Type of collagen present in cicumaxillary sutures _______________?

Correct answer: A. Type I

  • A. Type I
  • B. Type II
  • C. Type III
  • D. Type IV

Explanation

Sutures are fibrous joints containing dense collagen bundles, predominantly type I collagen, which provides strong tensile resistance. Type II collagen is characteristic of cartilage rather than sutures.

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