Question

Soft part present in our ear and nose of the tip is

• A. Cartilage
• B. Bone
• C. tendon
• D. All of these

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Cartilage

The correct option is A

Explanation of correct option:

1. Cartilage is a type of connective tissue present in our ear and the tip of the nose.
2. It is composed of a dense fiber network of collagen.
3. It provides tensile strength and provide support to bones.
4. Cartilage supports the respiratory tract and acts as a shock absorber.
5. It maintains the shape of appendages and reduce friction of joints.

Explanation of incorrect option:

Option(B)

1. There are 206 bones present in the skeleton which get joined together by joints to allow the movement and locomotion of the body.
2. Bones present in the nose and ear are called facial bones.

Option(C)

1. Tendons are a connection between muscle and bone.