Cartilage Types and Functions

chondrocytes

<p>perichondrium</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Type II collagen (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>lacunae</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>75% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hyaline cartilage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Collagen is mainly type II (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Hydration of glycosaminoglycans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It lacks blood vessels. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>territorial matrix</p> Signup and view all the answers

A tough form of supporting connective tissue with high GAGs and proteoglycans.

The most common cartilage type, appearing homogeneous with Type II collagen.

Cartilage that contains elastic fibers, providing more flexibility.

Cartilage that combines hyaline cartilage and dense connective tissue, providing toughness.

Cartilage cells that maintain the cartilage matrix.

Matrix in cartilage rich in collagen, proteoglycans, and water.

Dense connective tissue surrounding most cartilages, essential for growth and repair.

Primary collagen type found in hyaline and elastic cartilage.

Large polysaccharides in the cartilage matrix that bind water.

Main proteoglycan in hyaline cartilage, with many GAG side chains.

Refers to cartilage being devoid of blood vessels.

Growth of cartilage by mitosis of chondrocytes within the matrix.

Growth of cartilage by chondroblasts from the perichondrium.

Matrix area surrounding each chondrocyte with high GAG concentration.

Matrix region between chondrocytes, with more collagen.

Degenerative joint disease involving cartilage wear and tear.

Process where cartilage becomes hardened with calcium deposits.

Development of cartilage from embryonic mesenchyme.

Young cartilage cells that actively secrete matrix components.

Fibers that provide elasticity and flexibility to elastic cartilage.

Crescent-shaped fibrocartilage in the knee joint that absorbs shock.

Fibrocartilaginous joint between the pubic bones.

Malignant tumor of cartilage that can arise from chondrocytes.

Function of cartilage to provide cushioning in joints.

Role of cartilage in providing smooth surfaces and flexibility in joints.

Process by which nutrients reach chondrocytes through surrounding connective tissues.

Long polymer in cartilage that helps to bind water and maintain structure.

Proteins that help link proteoglycans to collagen fibers.

Enzymes released during joint wear that contribute to cartilage degradation.

Elastic cartilage providing structure and flexibility to the ear.