Question

Which of the following statements are true for cartilage?

• A. It is a type of connective tissue
• B. As hard as bone
• C. Present at the tip of the nose
• D. Connects muscles to bones

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

Present at the tip of the nose

Cartilage is a type of connective tissue. It is a soft skeletal tissue, not rigid like bone. The solid matrix of cartilage consists of water, proteins, carbohydrates and chondrin (flexible material). It is present in the joints of bones, tip of ribs, tip of nose, external ears and in trachea. The entire skeleton of shark is made of cartilage.