Collagen

Question 1

Collagen I is important for the formation of which structures

Answer 1

Bone, skin, tendon

Question 2

Collagen II is important for the formation of which structures

Answer 2

Hyaline cartilage, vitreous humour

Question 3

Collagen III is important for the formation of which structures

Answer 3

Reticular fibre, granulation tissue

Question 4

Collagen IV is important for the formation of which structures

Answer 4

Basal lamina, lens, basement membrane

Question 5

Collagen V is important for the formation of which structures

Answer 5

Most interstitial tissue, placental tissue

Question 6

In which condition is there a defect in Collagen I

Answer 6

Osteogenesis imperfecta

Question 6

In which condition is there a defect in Collagen III

Answer 6

Vascular Ehlers Danlos

Question 7

In which conditions is there a defect in Collagen IV

Answer 7

Goodpastures, Alports

Question 8

In which condition is there a defect in Collagen V

Answer 8

Classical Ehlers Danlos

Question 9

Describe the structure of collagen

Answer 9

3 polypeptide strands that are woven into a helix
combination of glycine with either proline or hydroxyproline plus another amino acid

Question 10

What makes collagen?

Answer 10

Fibroblasts