MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the function of cartilage?
A
muscle movement
B
provides support, framework, and attachements
C
neural impulse control
D
creates blood cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Articular cartilage is a thin layer of specialized connective tissue with unique viscoelastic properties. Its principal function is to provide a smooth, lubricated surface for low friction articulation and to facilitate the transmission of loads to the underlying subchondral bone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elastic Cartilage Chrondrocytes are located between a network of threadlike elastic fibres, the abundance of elastic fibres makes it flexible and resilient. It provides support and maintains shape of, e.g. the pinna or lobe of the ear, the epiglottis and blood vessel walls.

Detailed explanation-3: -Supportive connective tissue-bone and cartilage-provide structure and strength to the body and protect soft tissues.

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