extracellular matrix

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Embryonic Tissues

a: Extracellular matrix ~
b: gelatin

What: "Mucous Connective Tissue Embryonic connective tissue found in the umbilical cord.... The extracellular matrix is like gelatin in consistency and is often referred to as Wharton's jelly."

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Writer: Not Stated
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Date: May 7 2013 4:43 PM


A Goopy Coat

a: Extracellular matrix ~
b: cytoplasm but with other stuff

What: "Extracellular matrix is like cytoplasm but with anchoring proteins and information molecules. It profoundly affects the functioning of the cells it surrounds."

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Writer: Hari-Amrit Khalsa
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Where: Reference Link Has Evaporated
Date: May 7 2013 4:47 PM


A Discussion Of Aging...

a: Extracellular matrix ~
b: network of phone lines

What: "The extracellular matrix is like a network of phone lines that communicate around your body and talk to your cells all the time."

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Writer: Gary Osborn, RPh
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Date: May 7 2013 4:49 PM



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