Connective Tissues
College of Medical Laboratory Science
,CONNECTIVE TISSUE - support and connect
other tissues and maintain the water required for
metabolite diffusion Consist primarily of
extracellular material rather than cells.
Forms the supportive stroma, which supports the
organ’s unique functional components or
parenchyma.
, • ECM - consists of both
large protein fibers
and nonfibrous areas
of unstained ground
substance rich in
various GAGs and
water.
• Adult connective
tissues are derived
from an embryonic
form of connective
tissue called
mesenchyme
College of Medical Laboratory Science
,CONNECTIVE TISSUE - support and connect
other tissues and maintain the water required for
metabolite diffusion Consist primarily of
extracellular material rather than cells.
Forms the supportive stroma, which supports the
organ’s unique functional components or
parenchyma.
, • ECM - consists of both
large protein fibers
and nonfibrous areas
of unstained ground
substance rich in
various GAGs and
water.
• Adult connective
tissues are derived
from an embryonic
form of connective
tissue called
mesenchyme
