MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Provides a flexible framework for the external ear
A
elastic cartilage
B
reticular tissue
C
dense irregular tissue
D
bone tissue
E
hyaline cartilage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Elastic cartilage forms the external ear or the ear pinnae. Elastic cartilage provides the required flexibility to the external ear.

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