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Cartilage is a specialized form of connective tissue
Cartilage is a specialized form of connective tissue
True (A)
Hyaline cartilage contains thin fibrils of type I collagen
Hyaline cartilage contains thin fibrils of type I collagen
False (B)
Chondrocytes synthesize both collagen and elastic fibers
Chondrocytes synthesize both collagen and elastic fibers
True (A)
Fibrocartilage is the most common type of cartilage in both fetus and adult
Fibrocartilage is the most common type of cartilage in both fetus and adult
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The perichondrium contains blood supply, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and stem cells
The perichondrium contains blood supply, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and stem cells
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Study Notes
Cartilage Characteristics
- Cartilage is a specialized form of connective tissue.
Types of Cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage contains thin fibrils of type I collagen.
Cell Function in Cartilage
- Chondrocytes synthesize both collagen and elastic fibers.
Types of Cartilage in Development
- Fibrocartilage is the most common type of cartilage in both fetus and adult.
Perichondrium Components
- The perichondrium contains blood supply, lymphatic vessels, nerves, and stem cells.
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