10 Questions
What is the primary component of ground substance in cartilage?
Proteoglycans and glycoproteins
What is the characteristic of elastic cartilage that distinguishes it from hyaline cartilage?
Presence of great amounts of elastic fibers
Where is white fibrocartilage typically found?
Symphysis pubis, intervertebral discs, and semilunar cartilage of knee joint
What is the process by which immature chondrocytes divide and lay down matrix around them?
Interstitial growth
What is the origin of cartilage formation in the embryo?
Mesenchyme
What is the characteristic of cartilage repair in adults?
Formation of a connective tissue scar
What is the percentage of water in the ground substance of cartilage?
60-80%
What is the function of the perichondrium in cartilage growth?
Dividing and differentiating into chondroblasts and chondrocytes
What is the characteristic of cartilage that distinguishes it from other connective tissues?
Presence of chondrocytes
What is the type of cartilage found in the ear pinna and external auditory meatus?
Elastic cartilage
Learn about the specialized type of connective tissue known as cartilage, its general characteristics, and functions in the human body. Explore the composition of cells, extracellular matrix, and unique features of cartilage tissue.
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