BMS 250 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Fetus, Perichondrium, Umbilical Cord

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Additionally, the viscous nature of the extracellular matrix restricts the movement and spread of disease causing organisms. Two types of embryonic connective tissue have been identified: mesenchyme and mucous connective tissue, they occupy different locations but are both embryonic. Mesenchyme is the first type of connective tissue to emerge in the developing embryo. It has star shaped or spindle shaped mesenchymal cells dispersed within a gel like ground substance that contains fine, immature protein fibers. Ground substance makes up a larger proportion that mesenchymal cells in this type of tissue. Mesenchyme is the source of all other connective tissues. Adult connective tissues often house numerous mesenchymal cells that provide support in the repair of the tissue following damage or injury: second type of embryonic connective tissue is mucous connective tissue. The immature protein fibers in this tissue are more numerous than those within mesenchyme. Mucous connective tissue is located within the umbilical cord only.

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