Collagen fibers
Thick white fibers that are very strong & are made by the fibroblast through protein synthesis
Capillary
The more room in the matrix=more blood vessels found
Mast cell
Type of WBC commonly found in CT releases histamine or heparine
WBC
Neutrophil or monocytes
Reticular fibers
Small collagen fibers secreted by fiber blasts
Matrix or IF
Fluid space between cells
Fibroblast
Cells that create the tissue