Multiple choice

Which among the following connective tissue proteins helps various body tissues to resume their shape after stretching or contracting?

  1. Fibrillin-1

  2. Elastin

  3. Fibrillin-2

  4. Fibrillin-3

  5. Elaunin

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Elastin is a protein in connective tissue that is elastic and allows many tissues in the body to resume their shape after stretching or contracting. Elastin helps skin to return to its original position when it is poked or pinched.