ANATOMY

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is not an intercellular substance of cartilage?
A
Collagen fiber
B
Proteoglycan
C
Phosphate
D
Elastic fiber
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The intercellular material of cartilage is solid and pliable and resists compression. Cells of this tissue (chondrocytes) are enclosed in small cavities within the matrix secreted by them.

Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Out of four types of cartilages, the most common one is hyaline cartilage. The larynx has hyaline cartilage, nose and ear have yellow elastic cartilage. Therefore the only part of the body from the above options which does not have cartilage is the kidney. 1.

Detailed explanation-3: -So, the correct option is ‘Chondritin salt’.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hyaline cartilage. Elastic cartilage. Fibrocartilage. 24-May-2022

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