The term pure captive is generally used to describe captives insuring only the risks of their owner or owners. Single-parent captives have only one owner. Group captives have multiple owners. A group captive is formed by a group of individuals or entities that come together to jointly own a captive insurance company.
EXTRACELLULAR MATRIX. The extracellular matrix of connective tissue is composed of ground substance and fibers. In ordinary connective tissue, the ground substanc e consists mainly of water. The principal fiber type is collagen (the most abundant protein in the body), with elastic fibers as a minor element.The extracellular materials which comprise the matrix are produced by fibroblasts.he extracellular fibers of connective tissue are traditionally classified into three types: 1  Collagen fibers confer main tensile strength, and are the stuff of scars. 2  Elastic fibers confer elasticity. 3  Reticular fibers (really, a special form of collagen) provide a delicate supporting framework for loose cells.
Cartilage is a connective tissue type that is principally composed of matrix, with relatively few cells. Collagens are the principal proteins of the extracellular matrix. They are structural proteins that provide tissues with strength and flexibility, and serve other essential roles as well. They are the most abundant proteins found in many vertebrates.