GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of cartilage is found in your ear and epiglottis?
A
elastic cartilage
B
hyaline cartilage
C
fibrocartilage
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elastic cartilage is located in the pinna of the ear, external and internal auditory tubes, epiglottis, and larynx (cuneiform cartilage). In the fresh state, owing to the presence of elastic fibers, elastic cartilage is somewhat yellow in appearance and is more opaque than hyaline cartilage (seeTable 7.1).

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