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CT cell types
Question | Answer |
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Fibroblast, chondroblast, osteoblast, odontoblast | Production of fibers and ground substance |
Plasma cell | Production of antibodies |
Lymphocyte (several types) | Production of immunocompetent cells |
Eosinophilic leukocyte | Participation in allergic and vasoactive reactions, modulation of mast cell activities and the inflammatory process |
Neutrophilic leukocyte | Phagocytosis of foreign substances, bacteria |
Macrophage | Secretion of cytokines and other molecules, phagocytosis of foreign substances and bacteria, antigen processing and presentation to other cells |
Mast cell and basophilic leukocyte | Liberation of pharmacologically active molecules (eg, histamine) |
Adipocyte | Storage of neutral fats |