Extracellular Matrix

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  • What is the major constituent of connective tissues?
    Extracellular matrix
  • The extracellular matrix of the connective tissue consists of what? (2)
    ground substance and protein fibers
  • Ground substance: mixture of IONIC, water-loving PROTEOGLYCANS.
  • What are the 3 types of protein fibers present in the extracellular matrix?
    Collagen, elastic, and reticular
  • Which among the protein fibers is the most common?
    Collagen
  • Embryonic mesenchyme: tissue developing mainly from the middle layer of the embryo called mesoderm.
  • Mesenchymal cells: Undifferentiated cells, generally elongated, large nuclei, prominent nucleoli, fine chromatin, and spindle-shaped.
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    A) Mesenchymal cell