The kind of tissue that forms the supportive structure in our pinna(external ears) is also found in:
Correct answer: C. Tip of the nose
- A. Nails
- B. Ear ossicles
- C. Tip of the nose
- D. Vertebrae
Explanation
Yellow elastic fibrocartilage, a type of skeletal tissue, is found in the pinna, Eustachian tubes, epiglottis and tip of the nose. It is a type of cartilage and due to presence of yellow fibres, it becomes more flexible.
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