Connective Tissue Cells

Question 1

Secrete collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers. (the most common cell type, present in most connective tissue)

Answer 1

Fibroblasts

Question 2

Phagocytes that develop from monocytes (white blood cells) (can be fixed in place or move around)

Answer 2

Macrophages

Question 3

Secretes antibodies, found in the digestive canal and respiratory tract.

Answer 3

Plasmocytes (plasma cells)

Question 4

Involved in the inflammatory response and can kill bacteria.

Answer 4

Mast cells

Question 5

Fat cells that store triglycerides.

Answer 5

Adipocytes

Question 6

It can migrate to various tissues in response to certain conditions.

Answer 6

Leukocytes (white blood cells)

Question 7

Can divide and secrete extracellular matrix.

Answer 7

Blast cells