Question

What is cartilage? Give two functions of it.

Answer 1

Connective Tissue and Cartilage:

1. The body's natural other tissues and organs are backed, nourished, and structured by connective tissue.
2. Blood, lymph, adipose tissue, cartilaginous, bone, and other specialized connective tissues seem to be examples.
3. A strong, flexible stroma called cartilage lines bones and gives the nose, earlobes, larynx, and some other body parts their structural strength.

Functions of Cartilage:

1. Cartilage withstands compressive pressures.
2. It increases the bone tensile strength.
3. It provides support in bony areas where flexibility is required.