MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which type of cartilage is found in the nose, ears and lips?
A
Hyaline Cartilage
B
Fibrocartilage
C
Elastic Cartilage
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyaline. Hyaline cartilage is the most common type in the body. This cartilage type is found in the larynx, nose, ribs, and trachea.

Detailed explanation-2: -Elastic cartilage, sometimes referred to as yellow fibrocartilage, is a type of cartilage that provides both strength and elasticity to certain parts of the body, such as the ears. In elastic cartilage, chondrocytes are organised into elastic fibers, which make up a threadlike network or matrix.

Detailed explanation-3: -The nasal cartilages are structures within the nose that provide form and support to the nasal cavity. The nasal cartilages are made up of a flexible material called hyaline cartilage (packed collagen) in the distal portion of the nose.

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