10 Questions
What is the main function of the perichondrium in cartilage?
To act as reinforcement to resist outward expansion
Why is the thickness of cartilage limited?
So that nutrients can diffuse through the matrix to reach the cells
Which type of cartilage tissue is highly resilient and can spring back to its original shape after being compressed?
Elastic cartilage
What is the main component of cartilage tissue that is enclosed in small cavities within an extracellular matrix?
Chondrocytes
Why does bone replace most of the cartilages in the human skeleton during development?
To provide a stronger support system than cartilage
What type of tissues form the internal supports of the body?
Bones and cartilages
How are bones described in terms of their liveliness?
Dynamic and lifeless
What is the function of resilient cartilages mentioned in the text?
Providing flexibility
How does bone tissue change throughout life?
It is formed and remodeled continuously
Which type of cartilage is mentioned in the text as helping to form the skeleton?
Elastic cartilage
Explore the functions of bones and cartilages as internal body supports, the development of bones, what happens when things go wrong, and the developmental aspects of bone remodeling. This quiz covers key concepts related to skeletal tissues.
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