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What type of cartilage has a great deal of collagen in the matrix?
We call cartilage that is high in fiber fibrous cartilage. Fibrous cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
What fibers are found in intervertebral discs?
fibro cartilage
What cartilage type has little ground substance and has a matrix dominated by collagen fibers?
Hyaline
Collagen?
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It is necessary to keep our skin looking young, but it's also found in tendons, ligaments, bones, cartilage, and blood vessels.
What is another name for cartilage cells?
Cartilage is composed of cells called chondrocytes. Chondrocytes produce extracellular matrix of collagen fibers, ground substance, and elastin. Cartilage is the only connective tissue that does not contain blood vessels.
What type of cartilage has a great deal of collagen in the matrix?
We call cartilage that is high in fiber fibrous cartilage. Fibrous cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
What type of cartilage is found in the ear and epiglottis?
Elastic cartilage also known as yellow cartilageis a type of cartilage present in the outer ear, Eustachian tube and epiglottis. It contains elastic fiber networks and collagen fibers.
What is the description of collagen fiber?
Collagen fiber is a common fiber found in the lips, and other regions of the face. Collagen fibers are is part of the Hyaline Cartailage.
What is the fiber type that gives connective tissue great strength?
what is the strongest fiber called and what protein is it made of
What is the matrix composed of in cartilage?
Collagen Fibers
What type of cartilage are tendons and ligaments made of?
tendons and cartilage are made of collagen tissue
Can you find some collagen fibers in the cartilage?
yes
Which part of the bone is responsible for flexibility?
The ends of the bones or the joints are covered in cartilage and lubricated with sinovial fluid to make a skeleton flexible. Bones themselves are not flexible at all.
What is the difference between a collagen fiber and a collagen fibril?
Collagen fibers are made up of many collagen fibrils (smaller individual unit)
What is the nutritional value of cartilage and of tendon as a food?
Cartilage contains collagen, gelatin, and several amino acids.
What is the Cartilage type with a great deal of collagen in the matrix?
Fibrocartilage
What is A fibrous protein substance in the body?
Collagen is a protein that provides strength and flexibility in the bone, cartilage, and skin.
