Extracellular Matrix Flashcards
1
Q
Gelatinous material that contains water, ions, nutrients, polysaccharides, and proteoglycans
A
Ground substance
2
Q
The steel cables of a tissue- giving structure and the ability to resist stretching forces
A
Collagen fiber
3
Q
Allow a tissue to be stretched and return to its original shape and size
A
Elastic fiber
4
Q
Type of collagen fiber that forms nets to support blood vessels, nerves, and other structures
A
Reticular fiber
