Why Are Collagen Fibers a Critical Component of Bone

question 17

Multiple Choice

Why are collagen fibers a critical component of bone?

• A) Collagen fibers act as "glue" to bind components together.
• B) Collagen fibers help trap water in the ECM.
• C) Collagen fibers help the bone resist compression.
• D) Collagen fibers help bone resist torsion.

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