11 Questions
Which type of collagen is found in connective tissue proper, skin, bone, dentin, and cementum?
Type I
In which type of cartilage is collagen Type II primarily found?
Hyaline cartilages
Which type of collagen is associated with the placenta and fetal tissues?
Type V
What is the main function of reticular fibers?
Support of many different cells
Where are elastic fibers primarily found in the body?
In organs subject to regular stretching or bending
What is the diameter range of reticular fibers?
0.5-2 um
What is the main characteristic of collagen fibers?
Tensile strength
Which type of collagen is primarily found in the basal lamina supporting epithelial cells?
Type IV
Where is collagen Type V primarily found?
In the placenta and fetal tissues
Which type of collagen attaches the basal lamina to the lamina reticularis?
Type VII
In which type of tissues are Type III collagen fibers primarily located?
Skin, muscle, blood vessels
Learn about the characteristics and types of collagen fibers, including their composition, functions, and locations in the body. Explore the differences between the major collagen types such as Type I, Type II, and Type III.
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