Q. What are the major cells of the connective tissue proper? What is the name given to the intercellular material that surrounds these cells?
The major cells of the connective tissue proper are the fibroblasts cells that secrete the intercellular material. These cells are the majority of cells of the tissue. Fibroblasts later are transformed into fibrocytes mature cells with restricted secretory role.
The intercellular substance that fills the interstice is called as interstitial matrix or just matrix.