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What type of fibers appear white when fresh and yield glue when boiled?
What type of fibers appear white when fresh and yield glue when boiled?
- Collagenous fibers (correct)
- Type III tropocollagen molecules
- Elastic fibers
- Reticular fibers
Which stain leads to a yellow color for Collagen III?
Which stain leads to a yellow color for Collagen III?
- Silver stain
- Van Gieson's stain (correct)
- Acidophilic stain
- Ver-Hoff's stain
What is the characteristic of Elastic fibers?
What is the characteristic of Elastic fibers?
- They are thick, long, and wavy
- They recoil after release of stretch (correct)
- They resist boiling and enzymatic activity
- They form highly branched and crosslink to form fenestrated membranes or bundles
What leads to an increase in affinity for Silver stain for Reticular fibers?
What leads to an increase in affinity for Silver stain for Reticular fibers?
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What is the composition of each reticular fiber?
What is the composition of each reticular fiber?
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