CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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Which of the following are the 2 main elements of the extracellular matrix?
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ground substance, fibers
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ground substance, cells
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fibers, cells
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Extracellular Matrix Types The ECM has two basic forms: Basement membrane: ECM between epithelial and stromal layers of cells. Interstitial matrix: ECM surrounding cells forming a porous 3D lattice.
Detailed explanation-2: -There are two main types of fibre; collagen, and elastin and fibronectin. You may also come across Fibronectin which is a non-collagenous fibrous connective protein that helps cells to stick to the extracellular matrix.
Detailed explanation-3: -Having said that, all of the different types of extracellular matrix are made up of three major molecules-adhesive proteins, structural proteins, and proteoglycans.
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