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Locomotion and Movement

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We can twist our nose and external ears very easily .Why?

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Solution

Cartilage:
It is a non porous, translucent, soft elastic tissue without blood vessels and nerves.
We can twist our nose and external ears easily because they are made up of cartilage.

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