Quiz for:
Lecture on Cartilage

Question 1

What are two primary proteins found in the extracellular matrix of cartilage?

Question 2

What is the primary location of hyaline cartilage?

Question 3

Which characteristic is NOT true for cartilage?

Question 4

What is the main structural protein providing strength in cartilage?

Question 5

What characteristic makes cartilage avascular?

Question 6

What is the primary function of hyaline cartilage?

Question 7

Which type of cartilage provides shape and support, and is found in the outer ear?

Question 8

What is the main function of chondrocytes in cartilage?

Question 9

What is the precursor cell type from which chondrocytes are derived?

Question 10

Where is fibrocartilage primarily found?

Question 11

Why is it important to distinguish between cartilage and collagen?

Question 12

Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?

Question 13

Which protein in cartilage provides flexibility?

Question 14

What is the function of elastic cartilage?

Question 15

How does cartilage receive nutrition and immune protection?