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Chapter 9: Q. 32 (page 252)

How does the extracellular matrix control the growth of cells?

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If receptors are not in touch with the cell, appropriate functioning will not occur, leading to cell death.

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Step. 1 Introduction 

The extracellular matrix seems to be a complex web of functional and structural proteins that are built within tissue-specific patterns.

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Step. 2 Explanation 

To receive positive signals that allow the cell to exist, receptors upon that cell surface must be in touch with the extracellular matrix. The cell will die if the receptors are not activated by binding. This ensures that cells remain in the right area in the body and helps to avoid invasive cell development, which happens during cancer metastasis.

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