Hyaline Cartilage Quiz

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Which type of collagen is primarily found in hyaline cartilage?

  • Type IV collagen
  • Type II collagen (correct)
  • Type III collagen
  • Type I collagen

Where are chondroblasts found in relation to cartilage?

  • At the margins of cartilage (correct)
  • Within the cartilage matrix
  • In the interterritorial matrix
  • In the territorial matrix

What type of collagen is present in fibrocartilage?

  • Type II collagen
  • Type I collagen (correct)
  • Type III collagen
  • Type IV collagen

What is the main difference between articular cartilage and hyaline cartilage?

<p>Articular cartilage has a different staining property (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the initial form of hyaline cartilage during fetal development?

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

Which type of collagen is primarily found in hyaline cartilage?

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

Where are chondroblasts found in relation to cartilage?

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What is the initial form of hyaline cartilage during fetal development?

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What is the main difference between articular cartilage and hyaline cartilage?

<p>Microscopic organization of collagen at the free surface (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is fibrocartilage?

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Study Notes

Collagen Types in Cartilage

  • Hyaline cartilage primarily contains Type II collagen.
  • Fibrocartilage is characterized by the presence of Type I collagen.

Chondroblasts in Cartilage

  • Chondroblasts are located in the periphery of cartilage tissue, responsible for secreting the extracellular matrix.

Differences Between Cartilage Types

  • Articular cartilage is a specialized form of hyaline cartilage that covers the ends of bones in joints, possessing a smooth surface for reducing friction.
  • While both types are hyaline, articular cartilage has unique properties that allow for joint functionality, including the absence of a perichondrium.

Developmental Stages of Hyaline Cartilage

  • During fetal development, hyaline cartilage initially forms as a precursor to bone, serving as a temporary scaffolding for future ossification.

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