Young mesenchyme is a multipotential tissue whose further development produces supporting tissues, vascular tissues, blood, and smooth muscle. A small number of mesenchymal cells remain in the adult as reserve elements with the ability to develop into a variety of tissues.

What develops from the mesenchyme?

The mesenchyme originates from the mesoderm. ... The mesenchyme develops into the tissues of the lymphatic and circulatory systems, as well as the musculoskeletal system. This latter system is characterized as connective tissues throughout the body, such as bone, muscle and cartilage.

Is blood mesenchymal tissue?

These cells came to be known as mesenchymal stem cells, and have subsequently been found in blood, cartilaginous, skeletal, and fatty tissues.