Write a short note on cartilage.

1.	Write a short note on cartilage.
Answer» Cartilage is a type of supporting connective tissue. It is a pliable yet tough tissue. Structure: 1. Abundant matrix is delimited by a sheath of collagenous fibres called perichondrium. 2. The matrix is called chondrin. 3. Below the perichondrium, immature cartilage forming cells called chondroblasts are present. 4. Chondroblasts mature and get converted into chondrocytes.

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Cartilage is a type of supporting connective tissue. It is a pliable yet tough tissue.

Structure:

1. Abundant matrix is delimited by a sheath of collagenous fibres called perichondrium.

2. The matrix is called chondrin.

3. Below the perichondrium, immature cartilage forming cells called chondroblasts are present.

4. Chondroblasts mature and get converted into chondrocytes.

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