Block 3 Flashcards
Histo (3 cards)
1
Q
Form of connective tissue composed of chondrocytes and a specialized extracellular matrix.
A
Cartilage
2
Q
What percentage of cartilage is extracellular matrix (ECM)?
A
More than 95% of cartilage is composed of ECM.
3
Q
What type of collagen fibrils are found in the ECM of cartilage?
A
Type II collagen fibrils are found in the ECM of cartilage.
