HISTOLOGY
CARTILAGE BONE
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Question
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How thick are collagen fibres?
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Very thin
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Very thick
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It varies depending on the type of cartilage
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This is not the answer
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Several collagen subtypes have been identified in hyaline articular cartilage. The main and most abundant collagens are type II, IX and XI collagens. The minor and less abundant collagens are type III, IV, V, VI, X, XII, XIV, XVI, XXII, and XXVII collagens.
Detailed explanation-2: -Collagens. Collagen is the most abundant structural macromolecule in ECM, and it makes up about 60% of the dry weight of cartilage.
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