4. Tissues & Histology

Predict which organelles are likely to be abundant in cells such as fibroblasts that actively produce and secrete proteins.

Describe the roles of the following components of the ECM:

Elastic fibers

What part of connective tissue takes up most of the volume?

Vitamin C is required for the synthesis of collagen. Predict the effect that a vitamin C deficiency (a disease called scurvy) would have on bone tissue, dense regular collagenous connective tissue, dense irregular connective tissue, and cartilage. What symptoms would you expect to see from this disease?

Explain how connective tissues differ from epithelial tissues in structure and function.