Question

Are mast cells classified as connective tissue?

Answer 1

Two types of mast cells are recognized, those from connective tissue and a distinct set of mucosal mast cells.

They are connective tissue cell whose normal function is unknown but which is frequently injured in allergic reactions, releasing chemicals including histamine that are very irritating and cause itching, swelling, and fluid leakage from cells. These allergic chemicals may also cause muscle spasm and lead to lung and throat tightening, as in asthma. Also known as a mastocyte or labrocyte.