Produce and store fat

Differentiated fibroblast found in bone

Monocyte-derived, found in bone

Undifferentiated cells found primarily in embryos and bone marrow

Responsible for bone resorption

Can differentiate into any connective tissue cell

White blood cells involved in fighting infection

Found in tendon, ligament, skin, bone, etc.

Differentiated fibroblast found in cartilage

B-lymphocytes producing antibodies

Found in adipose tissue

Inflammatory mediators

Transient connective tissue cell types

Derived from monocytes, move into specific issues, involved in immune response

Fixed connective tissue cell types

Found in various connective tissues

Produces mostly type 2 collagen

Creates mostly type 1 collagen

White blood cells that have surface proteins specific for antigens

Produces type 1 collagen and hydroxyapatite