Cartilage Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Young chondrocyte can divide :
A
Once or Twice inside lacunae
2
Q
Fibrocartilage is found in
A
Intervertebral discs & pubic symphysis ;
provide mobility (attaches bone to bone)
3
Q
At EM, Chondroblast shows all features of :
A
Protein synthesis
4
Q
Nutrients & Oxygen reach the chondrocytes from perichondrium by :
A
Diffusion
5
Q
Nutrients & Oxygen reach the chondrocytes by diffusion from :
A
Perichondrium
6
Q
The matrix of hyaline cartilage :
A
Avascular, Contains collagen & elastic fibers
7
Q
Chondroitin sulfate cause matrix :
A
Basophilic
8
Q
Elastic fibers found in :
A
Ear pinna, Auditory tubes, Epiglottis(in larynx) ;
very flexible
9
Q
Hyaline cartilage function :
A
Maintains airway(in trachea) , Development & growth of bone
10
Q
Cartilage is firm, flexible & :
A
Strong connective tissue formed of cells & fibers
