HISTOLOGY
CARTILAGE BONE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Which of these words is the best descriptor for elastic cartilage?
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Springy
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Solid
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Tough
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Flimsy
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Elastic cartilage is a structural cartilaginous tissue for non-load-bearing body parts, such as ears, nose, and epiglottis (Hutmacher et al., 2003). It typically does not experience high mechanical loads for prolonged periods of time.
Detailed explanation-2: -The best answer is option (A) A relatively stiff connective tissue with a rubbery matrix.
Detailed explanation-3: -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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