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What best classifies connective tissues?
cell type and amount of extracellular matrix
Connective tissue is separated into subgroups based on the?
Type of cells within extra-cellular matrix
Blood is best classified as connective tissue because?
its cells can be separated from each other by an extracellular matrix.
What are Strong tissues which connect muscles to bone is called?
tendons. Formed by colagen and other parts of extracellular matrix
What does the extracellular matrix of connective tissue consist of?
Collagen is the connective tissue.
What do the extracellular coats of cells do?
Animal cells secrete a sticky coat called the extracellular matrix. This layer holds cells together in tissues, and it can also have protective and supportive functions.
What are cells often bound to the extracellular matrix by?
The cells are often bound to the extracellular matrix by proteins in the plasma membrane. The extracellular matrix is the structural support of tissue.
What types of connective tissue fill in the spaces?
the extracellular matrix. It contains a gel-like ground substance and protein fibers. connective tissues have a lot of extracellular matrix compared to epithelial tissues that have very little.
What is the make up of the matrix in the connective tissue?
The Extracellular Matrix
What has the author Richard O Hynes written?
Richard O. Hynes has written: 'Extracellular matrix biology' -- subject(s): Cell Communication, Extracellular matrix, Cell interaction, Physiology, Extracellular Matrix 'Fibronectins' -- subject(s): Fibronectins
Scientists have found that extracellular matrix components may induce specific gene expression in embryonic tissues such as the liver and testis For this to happen there must be direct communication?
integrins
Is extracellular matrix the only true cell?
No :)
