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The Role of the Extracellular Matrix





                 To be healthy, your cells must be constantly fed. For

            this to happen, molecules must pass from the

            bloodstream through the extracellular matrix and then to

            the cells.  Similarly all waste products that the cells

            produce leave the cell and must pass through the extra

            cellular matrix before being removed from the area via

            the lymphatic (garbage disposal) system.





            Depicted below: Red -blood vessels; yellow and purple -cells,white and
            pink -extracellular matrix


























                 For the body to work as a coordinated whole, signals

            must be sent from one part of the body to any associated


            parts. These signals, including nerve impulses and

            hormonal signals,  must pass through  the extracellular

            matrix before they can reach the cells. The message

            here:  The state of y               our extracellular matrix and how

            well it functions is very important.
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