Histology: The Cartilage Quiz
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What covers the surface of most cartilage?

  • Periosteum
  • Perichondrium (correct)
  • Epimysium
  • Endosteum

    • How does cartilage receive its nutrition?

  • Diffusion from the vessels in the perichondrium (correct)
  • Direct blood supply
  • Nervous stimulation
  • Active transport by cartilage cells

    • What type of tissue is cartilage?

  • Muscular tissue
  • Epithelial tissue
  • Specialized connective tissue (correct)
  • Nervous tissue

    • What type of cells can differentiate into chondroblasts?

    <p>Chondrogenic cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does cartilage heal poorly following an injury?

    <p>Due to its avascular nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of connective tissue is cartilage?

    <p>Dense irregular connective tissue (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What covers the surface of most cartilage?

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

    What is the function of the perichondrium?

    <p>To cover the surface of most cartilage (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of cells are chondrogenic cells?

    <p>Spindle-shaped narrow cells derived from mesenchymal cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does cartilage heal poorly following an injury?

    <p>Due to its avascular nature and lack of blood supply (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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