The Role of Collagen in Maintaining Homeostasis
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Which physiological processes does collagen help maintain in the body?

  • Respiration and circulation
  • Excretion and reproduction
  • Digestion and metabolism
  • Homeostasis and blood clotting (correct)

    • Which of the following is NOT a function of collagen in the body?

  • Promoting wound healing
  • Regulating vascular tone
  • Facilitating digestion and metabolism (correct)
  • Providing structural support to connective tissues

    • What happens when collagen is exposed within blood vessels?

  • It maintains the overall shape and integrity of the body
  • It promotes cell adhesion and tissue regeneration
  • It triggers platelet activation and blood clot formation (correct)
  • It causes vasoconstriction and decreased blood flow

    • Which protein is the most abundant in mammals and provides structural support to tissues, organs, and blood vessels?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does collagen play in the wound healing process?

    <p>Promoting cell adhesion and proliferation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does collagen contribute to vascular health?

    <p>By providing structural support to arterial walls</p> Signup and view all the answers

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