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What is the function of cartilage?
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?
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?
Where is elastic cartilage commonly found?
- Shoulder joint
- Spinal column
- External ear (correct)
- Knee joint
What does the matrix of elastic cartilage contain?
What does the matrix of elastic cartilage contain?
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What type of cartilage is most common?
What type of cartilage is most common?
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