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Saturday, 18 October 2014

Structure of Notochord.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Notochord

The notochord is composed primarily of a core of glycoproteins, encased in a sheath of collagen fibers wound into two opposing helices. The angle between these fibers determines whether increased pressure in the core will result in shortening and thickening versus lengthening and thinning.

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