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Elastin is a protein which helps to keep tissues flexible but strong. Elastin helps tissue to return to its normal shape after a push or pull. It appears that normal elastin contains about 1 to 3% lipoprotein (or lipid), but may incorporate higher percentages in atheroschlerosis.
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What type of organic compound is elastin?
Proteins
What function does elastin undertake inside the human body?
Elastin helps human tissues support the vigorous activity that you do in your daily life. It supports the stretching of tissues and increases flexibility in humans.
What are the monomers of a lipid?
Glycerol is a monomer of a lipid.
What is a lipid or a component of a lipid?
A lipid is fat. That's right, fat. Your blood contains fat, so the lipid count tells the fat content in your blood.
Is a lipid a organic molecule in a living organism?
lipid is fat that only exists in animals, plants do not have lipid
Can topical elastin become part of native elastin?
topical elastin
Does the lymphatic system have elastin fibers?
No, elastin is a connective tissue and not considered a part of the lymphatic system.
What are the characteristic of collagen and elastin?
Collagen: provide great tensile strength Elastin: stretch easily
Is elastin globular or fibrous?
Fibrous
What are the chordae tendineae made out of?
Elastin fibers
What type of organic compound is elastin?
Proteins
Collagen and elastin are secreted by?
what is collagen secreted by
Distinguish between collagen and elastin?
Collagenous fibers are the white fibers consisting of the protein collagen, common in connective tissues, including bone matrix as on the other hand Elastin fibers are stretchy yellow connective tissue fibers consisting of the protein elastin.
What fibers help give skin its springiness?
elastin
What is the epidermis comsposed of?
Mostly collagen and some elastin.
Does vitamin c and collagen produce elastin?
yes
The yellow fibers that make connective tissue flexible is called what?
Elastic connective tissues have fibers that are composed of the protein elastin. And provide rubbery resiliency to matrix.
