Question

Match Column-I with Column-II and select the correct option from the codes given below.
Column-I Column-II
A. Hyaline cartilage I. Epiglottis
B. Fibrous cartilage II. Nose
C. Elastic cartilage III. Intervertebral discs

• A. A-I; B-II; C-III;
• B. A-II; B-III; C-I;
• C. A-III; B-II; C-I
• D. A-III; B-I; C-II

Answer 1

The correct option is B A-II; B-III; C-I;

There are three types of cartilage - Hyaline, fibrous and elastic

• Hyaline cartilage: This type of cartilage has very thin fibers. It is commonly found in the ribs, nose, larynx, and trachea.
• Fibrous cartilage: Fibrocartilage is the tough, very strong tissue found predominantly in the intervertebral disks and at the insertions of ligaments and tendons.
• Elastic cartilage: This type of cartilage has numerous yellow elastic fibers. It is present in the ear pinna, external auditory meatus, eustachian tube and epiglottis etc.