HISTOLOGY
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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The part of connective tissue matrix that gives it compressive strength is
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collagen fibers
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elastic fibers
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reticular fibers
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ground substance
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -ground substance, an amorphous gel-like substance present in the composition of the various connective tissues. It is most clearly seen in cartilage, in the vitreous humour of the eye, and in the Wharton’s jelly of the umbilical cord.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ground substance is primarily composed of Mucopolysaccharides. This is called as the matrix. They are complex polysaccharides containing amino groups.
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