Which of the Following Would NOT Lead to an Increase

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would NOT lead to an increase in the strength and compression resistance of a connective tissue?

• A) Increase the number of collagen fibers in the matrix.
• B) Decrease the number of collagen fibers in the matrix.
• C) Increase the concentration of proteoglycans in the ground substance.
• D) Align the fibers in the matrix in direction of most stress or force.
• E) All of these would increase the strength and compression resistance of a connective tissue.

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