Collagens Are Found in Different Types in the Human Body

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Multiple Choice

Collagens are found in different types in the human body. These types are classified on the basis of

• A) ability to form triple helices.
• B) glycine content.
• C) hydroxyproline content.
• D) modification by carbohydrate groups.
• E) primary sequence of the procollagen polypeptides.

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Definitions:

Salivary Glands

Exocrine glands located in the mouth that produce saliva, aiding in digestion and maintaining oral health.

Cholecystokinin

A hormone that stimulates the digestion of fat and protein by releasing bile from the gallbladder and digestive enzymes from the pancreas.

Peptide Hormone

Hormones composed of short chains of amino acids that are involved in regulating physiological and biochemical processes in the body.

Satiation

The feeling of fullness and satisfaction that signals the end of an eating occasion, leading to the cessation of food intake.