MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

CARTILAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these is not a type of cartilage?
A
Hyaline Cartilage
B
Elastic Cartilage
C
Fibrocartilage
D
Fibrous Cartilage
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The larynx has hyaline cartilage, nose and ear have yellow elastic cartilage. Therefore the only part of the body from the above options which does not have cartilage is the kidney.

Detailed explanation-2: -There are three main types of cartilage: elastic cartilage, fibrocartilage and hyaline cartilage. These types vary in their make-up of the substances listed above. Elastic cartilage is present in the ear, nose and parts of the lungs. It is a highly flexible formulation of cartilage.

Detailed explanation-3: -Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles. Ends of the ribs. Between the vertebrae in the spine. Ears and nose. Bronchial tubes or airways.

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