MICROANATOMY

EPITHELIUM CONNECTIVE TISSUE SKIN

EPITHELIA GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
TRUE/FALSE:Elastic cartilage is the most common type of cartilage tissue in the body.
A
TRUE
B
FALSE
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hyaline cartilage is the most common type of cartilage in your body. It lines your joints and caps the ends of your bones. Hyaline cartilage at the ends of your bones is sometimes referred to as articular cartilage.

Detailed explanation-2: -Hyaline Cartilage has a smooth surface and is the most common of the three types of cartilage. It has a matrix that contains closely packed collagen fibers, making it tough but slightly flexible.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elastic cartilage is least common and found mainly in the external ear, larynx and epiglottis. The matrix of elastic cartilage is pale yellow due to the abundance of elastin fibres. Moreover, elastin cartilage is more flexible than hyaline cartilage.

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