Question
Which is the most abundant cartilage ?
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Hyaline cartilage
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| B. |
Elastic cartilage
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| C. |
Fibrocartilage
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| D. |
None
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Show Answer
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Correct Answer � A
Explanation
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Ans. A. Hyaline cartilage
- Hyaline cartilage is a type of connective tissue found in areas such as the nose, ears, and trachea of the human body.
- The word hyaline means “glass-like”, and hyaline cartilage is a glossy, greyish-white tissue with a uniform appearance.
- It is one of the three types of cartilage; the other two types are elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage.
- Hyaline cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body.
