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Collagen fibers are secreted by:

A
Mast cells
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Macrophage
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Histiocytes
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Fibroblasts
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Solution

The correct option is D Fibroblasts
Collagen is the main structural protein of the various connective tissues in animals. These are secreted by fibroblast cells. It appears, in the form of elongated fibrils and is mostly found in fibrous tissues, such as tendons, ligaments, and skin. The fibroblast is the most common cell that creates collagen. So, the correct answer is option D.

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