HISTOLOGY
CARTILAGE BONE
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Question
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Which of the following describes elastic cartilage?
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It expands and contracts.
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It resists compression.
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It bends and flexes.
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It secretes thick collagen fibers
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Elastic cartilage is the type of cartilage present in the outer ear or pinna, Eustachian tube, and epiglottis.
Detailed explanation-2: -Unlike bone, cartilage does not have calcium in the matrix. Instead, it contains high amounts of chondroitin, which is the material that provides elasticity and flexibility.
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