CARTILAGE
TYPES
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Question
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hyaline and fibrous
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white and yellow
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hyaline and yellow
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fibrous and elastic
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Detailed explanation-1: -Collagen fibers are also called white fibers and are unbranched, thick, long, wavy, and straight.
Detailed explanation-2: -Fibers: Cartilage is composed of collagen and elastic fibers. In hyaline cartilage, type II collagen makes up 40% of its dry weight. Elastic cartilage also contains elastic fibers, and fibrocartilage contains more collagen than hyaline cartilage.
Detailed explanation-3: -Two types of areolar tissues based on the fibers present, White collagen fibers are made up of collagen. Yellow elastic fibers are made up of elastin.
Detailed explanation-4: -Elastic fibers (or yellow fibers) are an essential component of the extracellular matrix composed of bundles of proteins (elastin) which are produced by a number of different cell types including fibroblasts, endothelial, smooth muscle, and airway epithelial cells.