Cartilage Flashcards
What type of connective tissue is cartilage?
Cartilage is a type of connective tissue.
What is the main function of cartilage?
The main function of cartilage is to provide support and flexibility to various structures in the body.
True or False: Cartilage is avascular, meaning it does not have its own blood supply.
True
Fill in the blank: Cartilage is composed of a dense network of __________ fibers.
Collagen
What are the three main types of cartilage found in the human body?
Hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage, and elastic cartilage.
Which type of cartilage is the most abundant in the body?
Hyaline cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage.
True or False: Cartilage has a high capacity for self-repair and regeneration.
False
What is the perichondrium?
The perichondrium is a layer of dense irregular connective tissue that surrounds cartilage.
Fill in the blank: Cartilage is surrounded by a layer of dense irregular connective tissue called ____________.
Perichondrium
What is the name of the process by which cartilage cells mature and become embedded in the matrix?
Chondrogenesis
True or False: Cartilage is more resistant to compressive forces than tensile forces.
True
What is the primary cell type found in cartilage?
Chondrocytes are the primary cell type found in cartilage.
Fill in the blank: Chondrocytes are responsible for producing and maintaining the ___________ of cartilage.
Extracellular matrix
What is the name of the process by which cartilage is replaced by bone during development?
Endochondral ossification
