SUPPLEMENTAL Flashcards
COLLAGEN TYPES
1
Q
what are the different forms of collagen?
A
gel (stiffen)
bundle (strength)
stacked (stiff but transmit light)
angled (strength in 3 axes)
2
Q
example of gel form collagen?
A
ECM
vitreous humor
3
Q
example of bundle form collagen?
A
tendons
4
Q
example of stacked form collagen?
A
cornea
5
Q
example of angled form collagen ?
A
bone
6
Q
Example of type I collagen?
A
bone skin tendon cornea organs
7
Q
Example of type II collagen?
A
cartilage
discs
vitreous humor
8
Q
Example of type III collagen?
A
skin
vessels
organs
reticular fibers
9
Q
Example of type V collagen?
type IV?
type VII?
A
as for type I, fetal membranes
basal laminae
basement membrane
10
Q
Example of type XI collagen?
A
as for type II
11
Q
Example of type IX collagen?
A
cartilage
