Which of the Following Cells Can Be Found in Connective

Question

Which of the following cells can be found in connective tissue?
A) mesenchymal cells
B) fibroblasts
C) eosinophils
D) mast cells
E) All of the answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of the listed cell types can be found in connective tissue. Mesenchymal cells are the precursor cells that give rise to many other connective tissue cells, including fibroblasts. Fibroblasts are the most abundant cell type in connective tissue and produce the extracellular matrix. Eosinophils and mast cells are immune cells that can be found in connective tissue and are involved in the inflammatory response.