GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These protein fibers are stronger than steel of the same diameter. They are flexible and resistant to stretching.
A
collagen fibers
B
reticular fibers
C
elastic fibers
D
ground substance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The answer is b. Collagen fibers are extremely strong and resist pulling forces, but they maintain flexibility. Collagen protein makes up collagen fibers in connective tissues. It is the most abundant protein in the body, making up approximately 25% of total protein.

Detailed explanation-2: -Collagen fibers, while flexible, have great tensile strength, resist stretching, and give ligaments and tendons their characteristic resilience and strength. These fibers hold connective tissues together, even during the movement of the body.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elastin is a protein that exists as fibers in the extracellular spaces of many connective tissues. Elastin derives its name from its ability to act as an elastic band, that is, to stretch and recoil with transient force.

Detailed explanation-4: -Flax fiber is soft, lustrous and flexible, stronger than cotton fiber but less elastic. The extraction of the fiber occurs in three stages.

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