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No, elastin is a connective tissue and not considered a part of the lymphatic system.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoNo, elastin is a connective tissue and not considered a part of the lymphatic system.
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Distinguish between collagen and elastin?
Collagenous fibers are the white fibers consisting of the protein collagen, common in connective tissues, including bone matrix as on the other hand Elastin fibers are stretchy yellow connective tissue fibers consisting of the protein elastin.
What are the chordae tendineae made out of?
Elastin fibers
What fibers help give skin its springiness?
elastin
The yellow fibers that make connective tissue flexible is called what?
Elastic connective tissues have fibers that are composed of the protein elastin. And provide rubbery resiliency to matrix.
The network of fibers in cartilage is made from two proteins called what?
Elastin and Collagen
If you gently twist your ear lobe it does not remain distorted because it contains?
Elastin fibers.
Why is the lymphatic system important?
The lymphatic system is so important because if your lymphatic system does not work then that is where all of the bacteria comes out from. if your lymphatic system does not work then your lymph nodes will not work then that is where the bacteria is suppose to be taken out but if it is not there then you will have germs in your body that is why your lymphatic system is so important.
What organ system are the lymph glands in?
The thymus is part of the Lymphatic system
What is randomly coiled protein fibers that recoil after being stretch?
Elastic fibers made of the protein elastin has a coiled structure which allows it to stretch and recoil. Fibers can stretch up to 150 percent of their relaxed state length without breaking.
What does the digestive system do in the lymphatic system?
The digestive system is only found in unicorns The lymphatic system on the other hand is a system of motorways near Wigan
What body system includes lymph nodes?
The lymph and lymphatics are apart of the Immune system.
What system does tonsils belongs to?
The oropharyngeal system.
