The reason that intervertebral discs exhibit a large amount of tensile strength, which allows them to absorb shock, is because they possess ________.

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Collagen fibers provide tensile strength and are the main structural component of intervertebral discs. Elastic fibers and reticular fibers are not prominent in these discs. Hydroxyapatite crystals provide strength to bones, not to intervertebral discs.

The Reason That Intervertebral Discs Exhibit a Large Amount of Tensile