EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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What is the matrix of cartilage primarily made of?
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Collagen
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Calcium and Salts
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Plasma
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Fat
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Extracellular matrix of articular cartilage. Two major load-bearing macromolecules are present in articular cartilage: collagens (mainly, type II) and proteoglycans (notably, aggrecan). Smaller classes of molecules, such as noncollagenous proteins and smaller proteoglycans, are present in smaller amounts.
Detailed explanation-2: -Cartilage is a connective tissue that smoothens bone surfaces at the joints. It is also present in nose, ear, trachea and larynx. Matrix of hyaline cartilage is predominantly composed of. Medium. >
Detailed explanation-3: -The solid matrix of cartilage is composed of proteins and sugars.
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