cartilage

Question 1

___ is a mixture of dense ____ fibers and elastic fibers in a __-like ground substance

Answer 1

cartilage collagenous gel

Question 2

t/f cartilage can endure way more stress than loose or dense ct

Answer 2

true bc cartilage is strong but flexible

Question 3

what is distinctive about the bloodsupply of cartilage

Answer 3

its avascular and recieves its nutrients thru a cap network from the perichondrium and synovial fluid in a joint can also supply nutrients

Question 4

how would you describe cartilage

Answer 4

very resilient, strong tensile and compression strength

Question 5

what are the 3 types of cartilage

Answer 5

hyaline
fibrocartilage
elastic

Question 6

what is a precursor to b, appears bluish-white, shiny, is strong but is the weakest of all 3 types

Answer 6

hyaline cartilage

Question 7

what cartilage is found at the ends of long b. m ant ribs, nose, larynx, trachea, bronchii, and doesnt turn to b at the ends of long b

Answer 7

hyaline cartilage

Question 8

in embryonic stages the skeleton is ____ cartillage

Answer 8

hyaline

Question 9

what type of cartilage is made up of collagenous fibers found in thick bundles w space in btw and allows for compression

Answer 9

fibrocartilage

Question 10

what is the strongest cartilage and that are found in areas that support body weight and lacks a perichondrium

Answer 10

fibrocartilage

Question 11

which cartilage is the most flexible and durable, allows mvt, has a perichondrium and is found in ear, larynx, eustachian tube

Answer 11

elastic cartilage