MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Name the tissue that structural supports of the external ear and other structures that need support with flexability
A
Reticular tissue
B
mesenchyme
C
Elastic Cartilage
D
hyaline cartilage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Elastic cartilage is your most flexible cartilage. It supports parts of your body that need to bend and move to function. Elastic cartilage can bounce back to its original shape, even after a strong force. Your ear is made of elastic cartilage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elastic cartilage provides strength, and elasticity, and maintains the shape of certain structure such as the external ear. It has a perichondrium.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elastic Cartilage This is similar to hyaline cartilage but is more elastic in nature. Its function is to maintain the shape of the structure while allowing flexibility. It is found in the external ear (known as an auricle) and in the epiglottis.

Detailed explanation-4: -Auricular cartilage is flexible, connective tissue, sometimes referred to as gristle. This type of cartilage is known as elastic cartilage.

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