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What is the main function of the perichondrium in cartilage?
What is the main function of the perichondrium in cartilage?
- To act as reinforcement to resist outward expansion (correct)
- To contain nerves within the cartilage
- To increase the thickness of the cartilage
- To provide blood supply to the cartilage cells
Why is the thickness of cartilage limited?
Why is the thickness of cartilage limited?
- So that nutrients can diffuse through the matrix to reach the cells (correct)
- Due to the presence of blood vessels in the matrix
- Because cartilage contains nerves
- Because cartilage is predominantly made of water
Which type of cartilage tissue is highly resilient and can spring back to its original shape after being compressed?
Which type of cartilage tissue is highly resilient and can spring back to its original shape after being compressed?
- Fibrocartilage
- Hyaline cartilage
- Dense irregular cartilage
- Elastic cartilage (correct)
What is the main component of cartilage tissue that is enclosed in small cavities within an extracellular matrix?
What is the main component of cartilage tissue that is enclosed in small cavities within an extracellular matrix?
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Why does bone replace most of the cartilages in the human skeleton during development?
Why does bone replace most of the cartilages in the human skeleton during development?
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What type of tissues form the internal supports of the body?
What type of tissues form the internal supports of the body?
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How are bones described in terms of their liveliness?
How are bones described in terms of their liveliness?
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What is the function of resilient cartilages mentioned in the text?
What is the function of resilient cartilages mentioned in the text?
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How does bone tissue change throughout life?
How does bone tissue change throughout life?
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Which type of cartilage is mentioned in the text as helping to form the skeleton?
Which type of cartilage is mentioned in the text as helping to form the skeleton?
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