Connective tissues are found all over our bodies. Generally, they are located in blood, fat, and between muscles and bones. The matrix is the substance that surrounds the cell. Matrices can be fluid or solid, depending on where they are found. They also are found to have varying degrees of vascularity. For example, a bone would be very vascular while cartilage is avascular. Two good property the cells of connective tissue have is that they can divide and repair themselves. The functions of these tissues are: to bind structures, support, protect, serve as framework, store fat, produce blood cells and repair damage.

Cell Types

There are three major cell types of connective tissue: Fibroblasts, Macrophages, and Masts. Fibroblasts are the most common type. They are large and star-shaped, and they are fixed in position. The function of fibroblasts is to produce fibers. Macrophages are phagocytic cells...