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Cartilage Tissue: Functions and Composition

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What is the main function of chondrocytes in cartilage?

Differentiate into chondroblasts

Maintain the shape of structures

Form dense irregular connective tissue

Synthesize the cartilage matrix (correct)

Which type of cartilage is present at the end of ribs and on the articular surface of bones?

Fibrocartilage

Dense irregular connective tissue

Hyaline cartilage (correct)

Elastic cartilage

What is the function of fibrocartilage?

Provide support for soft tissues

Synthesize the extracellular matrix

Maintain the shape of structures while allowing flexibility

Form dense and irregular collagen bundles (correct)

What is the precursor to chondrocytes in cartilage?

Chondroblasts Signup and view all the answers

In which type of cartilage are lacunae found containing more than one chondrocyte?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of perichondrium in relation to cartilage?

Surround and support the cartilage tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of chondroblasts?

Synthesize the cartilage matrix Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage serves as a skeletal model for most bones in embryos?

Hyaline Cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the cartilage bone model as individuals grow?

It is gradually replaced by bones through endochondral ossification Signup and view all the answers

Where is fibrocartilage primarily located in the body?

In structures that require great flexibility and resilience Signup and view all the answers