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Blood Connective Tissue Collagen Vessels State Properties Function

Front State properties and function of connective tissue with collagen fibres in blood vessels.
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Connective tissue with collagen fibres:
  • Inelastic, flexible and high tensile strength – prevents blood vessels increasing in diameter too much when blood pressure is high. 
    • Protects blood vessels from physical damage (e.g.   rubbing against other organs).

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