Question

question match the following cell component of connective tissue with its function: mast cells. answer produce collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers; phagocytic cells that engulf foreign matter; secrete histamine; store fat molecules; build cartilage; i dont know yet

Explanation:

Mast cells in connective tissue are known to secrete histamine, which is involved in immune responses and inflammation. The other options: producing fibers is for fibroblasts, phagocytic cells are macrophages, storing fat is adipocytes, and building cartilage is chondrocytes.

Answer:

C. Secrete histamine (where C is the option corresponding to "Secrete histamine" in the list, assuming the options are labeled A - F with A as "Produce collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers", B as "Phagocytic cells that engulf foreign matter", C as "Secrete histamine", D as "Store fat molecules", E as "Build cartilage", F as "I DON'T KNOW YET")