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What is elastin fibers?

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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.


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Elastin fibers


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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.


Does the lymphatic system have elastin fibers?

No, elastin is a connective tissue and not considered a part of the lymphatic system.


The network of fibers in cartilage is made from two proteins called what?

Elastin and Collagen


If you gently twist your ear lobe it does not remain distorted because it contains?

Elastin fibers.


What is randomly coiled protein fibers that recoil after being stretch?

Elastic fibers made of the protein elastin has a coiled structure which allows it to stretch and recoil. Fibers can stretch up to 150 percent of their relaxed state length without breaking.


Can topical elastin become part of native elastin?

topical elastin


Is elastan man made?

I think you are refering to a type of protein called ' elastin '. It is man made in the sense that it naturally occurs in our bodies as elastic fibers.


Why is elastin a factor in meat and poultry peparation?

Elastin is a connective tissue, a binding fiber, that gives muscles their strength to attach other tissues. Large amounts of elastin makes meat from beef, pork, and chicken tough. The shorter you cook meat and poultry, the softer the elastin fibers are, but at the same time, under-cooking meat and poultry is a safety hazard. That's why it is so difficult to prepare meat and poultry so that is is flavorful and soft, and not tough and dry.


What cell type is primarily responsible for producing protein fibers found in connective tissue proper?

Elastin Fiber.