Which of the following is most abundant form of collagen present in dermis?
High-Yield Explanation
Type I collagen is the predominant type of collagen present in the dermis accounting for approximately 80% of the collagen in dermis. It is highly vascular, largely acellular and primarily consists of the extracellular matrix of connective tissue. Type II collagen- CailageType III collagen- reticular fibers, Granulation tissue (early), Blood vesselType IV collagen- Basement memberane