20 Questions
Which component of cartilage provides support and flexibility due to its ability to contain and capture water?
Glycosaminoglycan
What is the function of the fibrous perichondrium?
Provides strength to cartilage
Which type of cartilage does not have a perichondrium?
Articular cartilage
What is the main component of cartilage that provides strength?
Collagen
Where are chondrocytes found in cartilage?
In groups within spaces called lacunae
What is the function of the chondrogenic perichondrium?
Forms chondroblasts and chondrocytes
Which type of cartilage obtains nutrients from the synovial fluid?
Articular cartilage
What is the structure that covers the surface of cartilage?
Perichondrium
What is the main function of the ground substance in cartilage?
Allows diffusion of nutrients
Which type of cartilage is an exception and has a perichondrium?
Fibrocartilage
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cartilaginous tissue?
Rigidity
What is the function of the perichondrium?
Feeding cartilage
What is the structure that covers the surface of cartilage?
Perichondrium
Which cells form chondroblasts and chondrocytes in the inner layer of the perichondrium?
Chondrogenic cells
How does nutrient supply occur in cartilage?
Through diffusion
Which type of cartilage obtains nutrients from the synovial fluid?
Articular cartilage
What is the main component of cartilage that provides strength?
Collagen
Where are chondrocytes found in cartilage?
In the lacunae
Which type of cartilage does not have a perichondrium?
Fibrocartilage
What is the function of the fibrous perichondrium?
Producing collagen
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