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Cartilage is characterized by an extracellular matrix enriched with ___________ and ____________, both of which interact with collagen and elastic fibers. |
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| glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans |
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| the cells that synthesize and secrete the extracellular matrix |
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| chondrocytes are located within |
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| What are the principal macromolecules present in all types of cartilage matrix? |
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| collagen, hyaluronic acid, proteoglycans, and small amounts of several glycoproteins |
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| The firm gel-like consistency of cartilage depends on what? |
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| electrostatic bonds b/w collagen fibers and the glycosaminoglycan side chains of matrix proteoglycans ALONG WITH binding of water to negatively charged glycosaminoglycan chains that extend from the proteoglycan core proteins |
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| What is the most common type of cartilage and what is it's principal collagen type? |
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| Hyaline cartilage. Type II collagen |
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