Cartilage Composition and Characteristics Quiz
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What is the function of cartilage?

  • Facilitate nerve transmission, provide structural support, generate heat
  • Produce blood cells, store minerals, protect internal organs
  • Support soft tissues, provide a smooth, gliding surface for bone articulations, enable the development and growth of long bones (correct)
  • Assist in digestion, regulate body temperature, aid in movement

    • In which type of cartilage is the amount of collagen greatly increased in heavy weight-bearing areas?

  • Adipose cartilage
  • Fibrous cartilage
  • Hyaline cartilage (correct)
  • Elastic cartilage

    • Where is elastic cartilage commonly found?

  • Shoulder joint
  • Spinal column
  • External ear (correct)
  • Knee joint

    • What does the matrix of elastic cartilage contain?

    <p>Collagen fibers along with a large number of elastic fibers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cartilage is most common?

    <p>Hyaline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

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