Connective Tissue Flashcards
The only non-sulfated GAG is__
Hyaluronic acid
The following glycosaminoglycans may be found in the cartilage and bone except: A.hyaluronic acid B.chondroitin-4-sulfate C.heparan sulfate D.none of the aboe
C.heparan sulfate
- this is found in aorta,lung,liver,basal laminae
Proteoglycans are core protein + GAG,True or false?
True
All except one are structural glycoproteins present in connective tissue. A.fibronectin B.laminin C.thrombospondin D.hydroxyprolin
D.hydroxyprolin
False about fibronectin
A. It is a structural glycoprotein
B.it has 3 long polypeptide chains
C.it has role in controlling deposition and orientation of collagen in extracellular matrix
B.it has 3 long polypeptide chains
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Laminin,a structural glycoprotein,is a major component in basal lamina of epithelia. True or false?
True.
Entactin binds laminin to type __ collagen in basement membranes
IV
Thrombospondin has role in __
Blood clotting
Most notable function of collagen
Provision of tensile strength
All 12 types of collagen have two amino acids: __ and __
Hydroxyproline
Hydroxylysine
Collagen fibers stain __ at H&E stain
Pink
Most of Type __ collagen is synthesized by fibroblasts
I
Type __ collagen is from the chondrocytes of cartilage
II
Types I to III are ___ collagens
Interstitial
Type ___ collagen makes up reticulin (fiber type for reticular supporting meshwork)
III