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What are the 3 main components of connective tissue?
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Connective tissue forms from which embryonic tissue?
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Which type of connective tissue is poorly vascularized?
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What is the major function of bone and cartilage?
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Where does mesodermal cells migrate from?
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The ground substance of connective tissue can be fluid or hard.
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Collagen fibers are commonly found in organ capsules, bone, and tendon.
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Scurvy is caused by a deficiency of Vitamin C, which is a cofactor for prolylhydroxylase and lysylhydroxylase.
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Elastic fibers are rich in proline and lysine, allowing them to stretch and recoil like a rubber band.
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Reticular fibers form a netlike 'reticulum' in the matrix and are commonly found around small blood vessels, supporting soft tissue of organs.
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