cell, fibers and matrix

• Fibroblasts : secretes fibers and matrix
• Adipocyte : fat storing cell
• Macrophage or Histiocytes : phagocytes (destruction of foreign material)
• Mast cells : releases 3 chemicals

  1) Histamin : vasodilator

  2)Serotonin :vasoconstrictor

  3) Heparin : natural anti coagulant
• Lymphocytes : immune system
• Plasma cells: maintaining the immunity of the body
• White fibers: made up of collagen proteins

  less elastic
• Yellow fibers: made up of elastin protein
• Reticular fibers: made up of reticulin fibers

  less elastic ( non elastic usually)