The tissue level of organization - Blood and lymph are fluid connective tissues that transport cells and dissolved materials

3 important questions on The tissue level of organization - Blood and lymph are fluid connective tissues that transport cells and dissolved materials


What are the different types of white blood cells?

Monocytes are phagocytes similar to the free macrophages in other tissues.
Lymphocytes are uncommon in the blood but they are the dominant cell type  in lymph, the second type of fluid connective tissue.
Eosinophils and neutrophils are phagocytes (microphages). Basophils promote inflammation much like mast cells in other connective tissues.

Which two types of connective tissue have a fluid matrix?

Blood and lymph both have a fluid matrix and are fluid connective tissue.


Describe the recirculation of fluid in the body.

The recirculation of fluid in the body is a continuous process form the cardiovascular system, through the interstitial fluid, to the lymph, and then back to the cardiovascular system.

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