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Which type of cartilage has abundant elastic fibers and is more flexible than hyaline cartilage?
Which type of cartilage has abundant elastic fibers and is more flexible than hyaline cartilage?
- Bone
- Fibrocartilage
- Elastic Cartilage (correct)
- Hyaline Cartilage
Where are chondrocytes typically found in Elastic Cartilage?
Where are chondrocytes typically found in Elastic Cartilage?
- Alone in the extracellular matrix
- Isolated or in small isogenous groups (correct)
- In axially arranged isogenous groups
- In linear isogenous aggregates
What gives Fibrocartilage its reddish color as opposed to the blue color of other cartilages?
What gives Fibrocartilage its reddish color as opposed to the blue color of other cartilages?
- Matrix rich in collagen and fibroblast
- Abundant proteoglycans
- Less proteoglycans and presence of collagen (correct)
- Presence of darker elastic fibers
Where can Elastic Cartilage be found in the human body?
Where can Elastic Cartilage be found in the human body?
What is the main function of Fibrocartilage?
What is the main function of Fibrocartilage?
Where are Chondrocytes and chondroblasts mainly found?
Where are Chondrocytes and chondroblasts mainly found?
What is the main function of cartilage?
What is the main function of cartilage?
Which type of cartilage is most common throughout the body?
Which type of cartilage is most common throughout the body?
How do chondrocytes receive nutrients since they are avascular?
How do chondrocytes receive nutrients since they are avascular?
What gives hyaline cartilage its unique firmness and transparency?
What gives hyaline cartilage its unique firmness and transparency?
Where are chondroblasts typically located within the cartilage?
Where are chondroblasts typically located within the cartilage?
What is a distinguishing feature of hyaline cartilage regarding its role in the body?
What is a distinguishing feature of hyaline cartilage regarding its role in the body?
