NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Cartilage matrix is composed of ____ and ____
A
Carbohydrates
B
Proteins
C
Sugars
D
Salts
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Cartilage is made up of a special type of cell – chondrocytes . The solid matrix of fibrous cartilage tissue is made up of proteins and sugars.

Detailed explanation-2: -Cartilage is a type of skeletal tissue made up of chondrocytes. The matrix of the cartilage is secreted by the immature type of cells called chondroblasts. When this matrix surrounds the chondroblasts, the cells become chondrocytes. So, the correct answer is ‘Chondroblasts’.

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