B-lymphocytes producing antibodies

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

White blood cells involved in fighting infection

White blood cells that have surface proteins specific for antigens

Can differentiate into any connective tissue cell

Undifferentiated cells found primarily in embryos and bone marrow

Produce and store fat

Found in adipose tissue

Inflammatory mediators

Found in various connective tissues

Produces type 1 collagen and hydroxyapatite

Monocyte-derived, found in bone

Differentiated fibroblast found in bone

Responsible for bone resorption

Fixed connective tissue cell types

Transient connective tissue cell types

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

Creates mostly type 1 collagen

Differentiated fibroblast found in cartilage

Produces mostly type 2 collagen