Question
Identify the cartilage
| A. | Hyaline cartilage |
| B. |
Elastic cartilage |
| C. |
Articular cartilage |
| D. |
Fibrocartilage |
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Correct Answer � D Explanation |
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Ans:D. Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage is characterized by a large amount of irregular and dense bundles of collagen fibers in the matrix. It consists of alternating layers of cartilage matrix and thick dense layers of type I collagen fibers.
Ref. Inderbir Singh’s Textbook of Human Histology- 8th Edition (Page nos 56-59)