GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What fibers have randomly coiled protein fibers that recoil after being stretched?
A
reticular fibers
B
cellular fibers
C
elastic fibers
D
reticular fibers
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elastic fibers in the ECM of these tissues provide the resilience to allow recoil after transient stretching. Elastic fibers are predominantly composed of elastin, a highly hydrophobic protein (≈750 amino acids long).

Detailed explanation-2: -Elastin is the main component of elastic fibers, which provide stretch, recoil, and elasticity to the skin.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elastic fibers are long, thin fibers that form branching network in the extracellular matrix. They help the connective tissue to stretch and recoil.

Detailed explanation-4: -Loose and dense connective tissue are made up of the following three fibers: collagen fibers, reticular fibers, and elastin fibers.

Detailed explanation-5: -Elastic Connective Tissue The main fibers that form this tissue are elastic in nature. These fibers allow the tissues to recoil after stretching. This is especially seen in the arterial blood vessels and walls of the bronchial tubes.

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