NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CARTILAGE BONE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cartilage is similar to bone because they both
A
are flexible
B
contain fat
C
have a blood supply
D
consist of cells in a matrix
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Constituents of cartilage. It is made up of cells called chondroblasts and chondrocytes, (chondro-cartilage) and extracellular matrix, made up about 10% aggrecan, 75% water, and a mix of collagen fibres and other constituents.

Detailed explanation-2: -A Bone Structure and Composition Bone matrix (also known as osteoid) consists of about 33% organic matter (mostly Type I collagen) and 67% inorganic matter (calcium phosphate, mostly hydroxyapatite crystals).

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