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Title
Mesenchyme
Description
Mesenchyme is a type of animal tissue comprised of loose cells embedded in a mesh of proteins and fluid, called the extracellular matrix. The loose, fluid nature of mesenchyme allows its cells to migrate easily and play a crucial role in the origin and development of morphological structures during the embryonic and fetal stages of animal life. Mesenchyme directly gives rise to most of the body's connective tissues, from bones and cartilage to the lymphatic and circulatory systems. Furthermore, the interactions between mesenchyme and another tissue type, epithelium, help to form nearly every organ in the body.
Date Created
2012-09-14
Contributors
- MacCord, Kate (Author)
- Wolter, Justin (Editor)
- Arizona State University. School of Life Sciences. Center for Biology and Society. Embryo Project Encyclopedia. (Publisher)
- Arizona Board of Regents (Publisher)
Topical Subject
Keywords
- Concept
- Processes
- Tissue
- Developmental mechanics
Language
eng
Primary Member of
Peer-reviewed
Yes
Open Access
Yes
Handle
https://hdl.handle.net/10776/3941
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- 2023-01-25 08:59:39
System Modified
- 2023-04-20 05:31:32
- 1 year 6 months ago
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