Smaller than the collagen fiber bundles. A large cell with a small spherical nucleus and abundant cytoplasm containing coarse granules. Produces heparin and histamine. Only nuclei are seen in this preparation. Nuclei are ovoid and larger than other connective tissue nuclei.
Fibroblasts are the most common cell type found in areolar connective tissue.
They synthesize and deposit collagen. Only nuclei are seen in this preparation. Smaller than fibroblast nuclei, rounder and more deeply stained. They are not as abundant as fibroblasts. All rights reserved.