BIOL302 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Extracellular Matrix, Basement Membrane, Ultimate Tensile Strength
2 Feb 2016
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Roles: throughout the body tissues and circulatory system. Structural and metabolic support for other tissues and organs. Exchange of nutrients, metabolites and waste products between. All tissues contain support cells, some support cells form extracellular. Extracellular matrix contains ground substance which contains fibres. Immune system cells enter connective tissue where they assist in defence against pathogenic microorganisms matrix. Nuclei are elongated and condensed in the direction of collagen. Adipocytes form adipose tissues storage and metabolism of fat. In matrix of skin, lungs and blood vessels. Form a delicate supporting frame work for many highly cellular organs. Sheet-like arrangements of extracellular matrix proteins which act as. Epithelia are composed of closely packed cells with minimal. Basement membrane provides metabolic support and binds epithelia an interface between the support tissues and parenchymal cells intercellular material between to the underlying connective tissue. Found in isolation or in clumps throughout loose connective tissue. Has a rich blood supply: white adipose tissue.
