15 Questions
What type of strength do collagen fibers possess?
Tensile strength
Which property of collagen fibers distinguishes them from elastic fibers?
Inelasticity
What characteristic of collagen fibers contributes to the tissue's flexibility?
Inelasticity
Which type of fiber is known for its flexibility?
Elastic fibers
In terms of flexibility, how do collagen and elastic fibers differ?
Collagen fibers are inelastic, while elastic fibers are elastic.
Which type of fibers are the most widely distributed in connective tissue?
Collagen fibers
What is the characteristic feature of collagen fibers in connective tissue?
Great abundance
Which type of fiber is present in all types of connective tissue but varies greatly in abundance?
Collagen fibers
What distinguishes collagen fibers from elastic fibers in connective tissue?
Ability to recoil after stretching
In terms of distribution, which fiber type dominates the connective tissue architecture?
Collagen fibers
What substance holds the collagen fibers together within a bundle?
Mucoprotein
Which component consists of parallel aggregation of thinner fibrils within a collagen fiber?
Elastic fibers
What is the main protein component of elastic fibers in connective tissue?
Elastin
Which of the following is NOT found within collagen fibers?
Proteoglycans
Ground substance in connective tissue mainly consists of which of the following?
Glycosaminoglycans
Test your knowledge on the most abundant fibers in connective tissue, collagen fibers. Understand their distribution and variations across different types of connective tissue.
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