10 Questions
What is the color of collagen fibers when they are present in large quantities?
White
What percentage of the human body's dry weight is composed of collagen?
30%
Which type of collagen is primarily found in hyaline and elastic cartilage?
Collagen II
What is the primary component of reticular fibers?
Collagen III
In which type of collagen are unpolymerized procollagen molecules present?
Collagen IV
Which type of collagen is most abundant in the human body?
Collagen I
In which tissue is Collagen V primarily found?
Basal laminae of muscle cells and blood vessels
What is the characteristic of Collagen IV?
Present in basal lamina and unpolymerized
Which of the following tissues does not contain Collagen I?
Hyaline cartilage
What is the location of Collagen III in the body?
Reticular fibers
Test your knowledge of collagen, the most abundant protein in the human body, including its different types, characteristics, and locations in the body. Get familiar with the properties of collagen and its various forms.
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