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Vertebral Column

Mammalian pin...

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Mammalian pinna is supported by

A

Hyaline cartilage

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Calcified cartilage

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C

Elastic cartilage

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D

White fibrous connective tissue

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Solution

The correct option is C Elastic cartilage
Pinna is composed of a thin plate of yellow elastic cartilage, which is covered with integument and connected to the surrounding parts by ligaments and muscles. Hence, option C is correct answer.

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