Exam 1 - Soft Tissue Flashcards
1
Q
Collagen can stretch to _______% of original length without breaking.
A
110%
2
Q
Elastin can stretch to _______% of original length without breaking.
A
150%
3
Q
Amorphous gel-like substance surrounding the cells
A
ground substance aka “Cement Substances”
4
Q
contents of ground substance
A
GAGs, plasma proteins, small proteins, water
5
Q
a protein or peptide to which GAGs are covalently attached
A
proteoglycan
6
Q
the four major GAGs
A
hyaluronic acid, Chondroitin-4-sulfate, Condroitin-6-sulfate, Dermatan sulfate
