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What is a characteristic of cartilage that allows for the gliding of two or more cartilage surfaces on each other?
What is a characteristic of cartilage that allows for the gliding of two or more cartilage surfaces on each other?
- Its rigid structure
- Its smooth and lubricated free surface (correct)
- Its ability to stretch
- Its porous surface
What is the function of cartilage in the growth of long bones?
What is the function of cartilage in the growth of long bones?
- To form the skeleton of the fetus
- To provide structural support
- To facilitate the growth of the long bone through the epiphyseal cartilaginous plate (correct)
- To facilitate bone movement
What type of cartilage is present in the articular surfaces of joints?
What type of cartilage is present in the articular surfaces of joints?
- Fibrocartilage
- Elastic cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage (correct)
- All of the above
What is the characteristic of hyaline cartilage when examined with the naked eye in its fresh condition?
What is the characteristic of hyaline cartilage when examined with the naked eye in its fresh condition?
What is a characteristic of cartilage that distinguishes it from other types of tissue?
What is a characteristic of cartilage that distinguishes it from other types of tissue?
What type of collagen is found in the fibrous layers of the perichondrium?
What type of collagen is found in the fibrous layers of the perichondrium?
What is the function of chondrocytes in hyaline cartilage?
What is the function of chondrocytes in hyaline cartilage?
What are the cells that can differentiate into chondroblasts found in the innermost layers of the perichondrium?
What are the cells that can differentiate into chondroblasts found in the innermost layers of the perichondrium?
What is the characteristic of the outline of chondrocytes in electron microscopy?
What is the characteristic of the outline of chondrocytes in electron microscopy?
What is the term for a lacuna containing more than one chondrocyte?
What is the term for a lacuna containing more than one chondrocyte?
What is the approximate percentage of water in the ground substance of cartilage?
What is the approximate percentage of water in the ground substance of cartilage?
Which type of cartilage is found in the ear pinna, external auditory meatus, and Eustachian tube?
Which type of cartilage is found in the ear pinna, external auditory meatus, and Eustachian tube?
What is the primary way that cartilage grows in size?
What is the primary way that cartilage grows in size?
Which type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of groups of chondrocytes arranged in rows separated by bundles of collagenic fibers?
Which type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of groups of chondrocytes arranged in rows separated by bundles of collagenic fibers?
What happens when cartilage is damaged in adults?
What happens when cartilage is damaged in adults?
