GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Location:Trachea, Coastal cartilage of the ribs, nose, and layrnx.
A
Fibrocartilage
B
Elastic cartilage
C
Hyaline cartilage
D
Bone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyaline cartilage exists on the sternal ends of the ribs, in the larynx, trachea, and bronchi, and on the articulating surfaces of bones. It gives the structures a definite but pliable form. The presence of collagen fibres makes such structures and joints strong, but with limited mobility and flexibility.

Detailed explanation-2: -The costal cartilages are bars of hyaline cartilage that serve to prolong the ribs forward and contribute to the elasticity of the walls of the thorax. Costal cartilage is only found at the anterior ends of the ribs, providing medial extension.

Detailed explanation-3: -Hyaline-most common, found in the ribs, nose, larynx, trachea.

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