NEET BIOLOGY

STRUCTURAL ORGANISTION OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS

STRUCTURAL ORGANISATION IN ANIMALS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of connective tissue cells secretes proteins into the matrix to make fibers?
A
fibroblasts
B
chondrocytes
C
mast cells
D
macrophages
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The fibers and other components of the connective tissue matrix are secreted by fibroblasts.

Detailed explanation-2: -Fibroblasts are the most common resident cells in ordinary connective tissue. These are the cells responsible for secreting collagen and other elements of the extracellular matrix.

Detailed explanation-3: -Collagens. Collagens are the dominant fibrous proteins of all connective tissues.

Detailed explanation-4: -Fibroblasts produce the glycosaminoglycans, collagens, elastic fibers, reticular fibres and glycoproteins that can be seen in the extracellular matrix.

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