Anatomy and Histology Quiz ch9

What are body organs made of?

• Nervous tissue

• Connective tissue

• Epithelial tissue

• Muscular tissue

Which type of tissue is cartilage?

• Connective tissue

• Muscular tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

What is the function of cartilage in the body?

• Generate energy

• Form the skeletal framework

• Transport oxygen

• Produce hormones

Which type of cartilage provides a gliding area for joints?

• White fibro cartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

What is the main component of Hyaline Cartilage?

• Chondrogenic cells

• Acid Mucopolysaccharides

• Collagen type II

• Elastic

Where is Hyaline Cartilage found in the body?

• Intervertebral discs

• Fetal skeleton

• Symphysis pubis

• Ear pinna

What is the function of White Fibro Cartilage?

• Support soft tissues

• Keep airway patent

• Attach bone to bone

• Provide flexibility

Which type of cartilage is yellow in fresh state?

• Hyaline cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Elastic cartilage

• White fibro cartilage

What is the function of Yellow Elastic Cartilage?

• Resist great tensile stretch

• Support soft tissues

• Limit mobility

• Provide flexibility

What is the structure of Yellow Elastic Cartilage?

• Only elastic fibers

• Only collagen fibers

• Both elastic and collagen fibers

• Only chondrocytes