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Details Title: Histology Description: Histology Vocab: Connective Tissues Total Flash Cards: 7 Created: 09/26/2007 18:41:44	To study from this set of flash cards, or to create your own your own study flash cards, register HERE. If you are already a registered user, CLICK HERE.
Cards Term matrix Definition background material of CTs, 3 major components: 1. protein fibers 2. ground substance consisting of nonfibrous protein & other molecules 3. fluid Term collagen fibers Definition most common protein in the body; accounts for 1/4 to 1/3 of total body protein (6%); appears rope-like and is very strong Term reticular fibers Definition very fine collagen fibers; short, thin & branching; not particularly strong but is used to fill spaces between tissues and organs Term elastic fibers Definition contains the protein elastin; enables tissue to be distended or compressed Term -blasts Definition young, highly productive cells that create matrix Term -cytes Definition mature cells that maintain the matrix Term ground substance Definition the shapeless background material of the matrix