MICROANATOMY

MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE

CARTILAGE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of these words is the best descriptor for elastic cartilage?
A
Springy
B
Solid
C
Tough
D
Flimsy
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -The best answer is option (A) A relatively stiff connective tissue with a rubbery matrix.

Detailed explanation-3: -Elastic cartilage is your most flexible cartilage. It supports parts of your body that need to bend and move to function. Elastic cartilage can bounce back to its original shape, even after a strong force. Your ear is made of elastic cartilage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Elastic Cartilage Chrondrocytes are located between a network of threadlike elastic fibres, the abundance of elastic fibres makes it flexible and resilient.

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