GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
These cells are enclosed in small cavities called cartilage lacunae.
A
Chondrocytes
B
Osteocytes
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The cartilage cells or chondrocytes are contained in cavities in the matrix, called cartilage lacunae; around these, the matrix is arranged in concentric lines as if it had been formed in successive portions around the cartilage cells.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cells of cartilage, called chondrocytes, are isolated in small lacunae within the matrix.

Detailed explanation-3: -Solution: Cells of cartilage (chondrocytes) are enclosed in small cavities within the matrix secreted by them.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chondrocytes, or chondrocytes in lacunae, are cells found in cartilage connective tissue. They are the only cells located in cartilage. They produce and maintain the cartilage matrix, which is a type of lake in which the chondrocytes swim.

Detailed explanation-5: -Chondrocytes are situated in lacunae and no identifiable perichondrium is present. The matrix is acidophilic because of the large amount of coarse type I collagen fibers . Note that there are relatively few cells when compared with hyaline cartilage.

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