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What is the common origin of all connective tissue?
What is the common origin of all connective tissue?
Which component of connective tissue is avascular?
Which component of connective tissue is avascular?
Which type of connective tissue has a rich blood supply?
Which type of connective tissue has a rich blood supply?
What is the main function of bone in connective tissue?
What is the main function of bone in connective tissue?
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From which embryonic tissue does mesenchyme, the common origin of connective tissue, develop?
From which embryonic tissue does mesenchyme, the common origin of connective tissue, develop?
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Which type of connective tissue is poorly vascularized?
Which type of connective tissue is poorly vascularized?
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What is the main function of elastic fibers?
What is the main function of elastic fibers?
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Which type of collagen fibers are associated with organ capsules, bone, dentin, and scars?
Which type of collagen fibers are associated with organ capsules, bone, dentin, and scars?
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What is the main function of reticular fibers?
What is the main function of reticular fibers?
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What is the main function of type IV collagen fibers?
What is the main function of type IV collagen fibers?
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What is the cofactor required for the formation of prolylhydroxylase and lysylhydroxylase?
What is the cofactor required for the formation of prolylhydroxylase and lysylhydroxylase?
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Which protein forms microfibrils in the elastic fiber system?
Which protein forms microfibrils in the elastic fiber system?
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What is the characteristic structure of elastin that allows it to stretch and recoil like a rubber band?
What is the characteristic structure of elastin that allows it to stretch and recoil like a rubber band?
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In which condition is scurvy produced due to a deficiency of a specific vitamin?
In which condition is scurvy produced due to a deficiency of a specific vitamin?
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What is the diameter range of reticular fibers?
What is the diameter range of reticular fibers?
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What are the main components of connective tissue?
What are the main components of connective tissue?
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