HISTOLOGY
CARTILAGE BONE
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Question
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Which type of cartilage supports and cushions resists compression?
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hyaline cartilage
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fibrocartilage
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elastic cartilage
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tendons
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Elastic cartilage provides support.
Detailed explanation-2: -Hyaline cartilage is highly resistant to compression. It does NOT always have a perichondrium (as in articular cartilage). Its matrix consists of type II collagen and hyaluronan, and it is NOT found in the pinna of the ear and epiglottis (elastic cartilage is found there).
Detailed explanation-3: -Where bone ends meet to form a joint, they are covered by hyaline cartilage. This cartilage appears bluish white and glistening in a normal healthy joint. Its primary function is to provide some cushioning and minimize friction between the bone ends.
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