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Collagen: Structure and Function Quiz

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What is the main function of collagen in the body?

Aiding in oxygen transport in the blood
Providing tissue rigidity, flexibility, and strength (correct)
Assisting in nerve signal transmission
Regulating blood sugar levels

Which type of collagen is most common in the body?

Type II
Type I (correct)
Type V
Type IV

How do collagen fibers typically appear under a light microscope?

Spherical structures
Wavy structures (correct)
Irregular zigzag patterns
Rigid straight lines

Which protein represents 30% of the body's dry weight?

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Collagen's main function

Collagen is a protein that provides rigidity, flexibility, and strength to tissues.

Most common collagen type

Type I is the most common type of collagen found in the human body.

How collagen fibers look

Collagen fibers have a wavy appearance under a light microscope.

Collagen's abundance

Collagen makes up 30% of the body's dry weight, making it a prevalent protein.

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Collagen Functions and Characteristics

The main function of collagen in the body is to provide strength, structure, and flexibility to connective tissue.
The most common type of collagen in the body is Type I collagen.
Collagen fibers typically appear as thick, ropelike structures under a light microscope.
Collagen protein represents 30% of the body's dry weight, making it the most abundant protein in the human body.

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Test your knowledge about the structure and function of collagen, the most abundant protein in the body. Learn about its role as a structural component in connective tissue, its appearance under a light microscope, and its main functions.