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Connective Tissue

Dr. Matt and Dr. Mike's Medical Podcast

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What Are the Three Fiber Tops?

Glycoproteins play an important role in cell signaling, regulating cell behavior and tissue repair. Collagen provides that tensile strength within connective tissue. Elastin makes it stretchy so that it can snap back. Reticular fibers provide mesh-like networks to be able to hold things together.

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