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Which statement regarding the extracellular matrix is correct?Multiple choice question.The extracellular matrix of ligaments contains large amount of hydroxyapatite making these structure rigid and strong.The extracellular matrix of bones contains a large amount of collagen making these structures rigid.The extracellular matrix of tendons contains a large amount of proteoglycans making these structures flexible but strong.The extracellular matrix of tendons contains a large amount of collagen making these structures flexible but strong.

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Which statement regarding the extracellular matrix is correct?Multiple choice question.The extracellular matrix of ligaments contains large amount of hydroxyapatite making these structure rigid and strong.The extracellular matrix of bones contains a large amount of collagen making these structures rigid.The extracellular matrix of tendons contains a large amount of proteoglycans making these structures flexible but strong.The extracellular matrix of tendons contains a large amount of collagen making these structures flexible but strong.

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The correct statement regarding the extracellular matrix is: "The extracellular matrix of tendons contains a large amount of collagen making these structures flexible but strong."

Here's why:

  1. The extracellular matrix of ligaments does contain a large amount of

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