Asked in UHS MDCAT 2010 2010Moderate

The living cells of cartilage are called:

Correct answer: A. Chrondrocytes

  • A. Chrondrocytes
  • B. Osteoblasts
  • C. Ostecytes
  • D. Osteoclasts

Explanation

Option [A] Chondrocytes are the cell responsible for cartilage formation cell,they are the only cells found in healthy cartilageOption[b] Osteoblasts are the bone cells primarily responsible for bone matrix proteins and mineral during early bone formationOption[c] osteocytes regulate local mineral deposition and chemistry at the bone Matrix levelOption[d] osteoclasts is a-specialised cell that absorbs and removes bone,allowing for the development of a new bone and mantainenance bone strength.(bone dissolving cells)

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