Histology Short Question And Answers

Histology Short Question And Answers

Histology of cartilage
Answer:

Cartilage is a modified connective tissue

• Histology of cartilage It consists of
  1. Cartilage cells called chondrocytes
     • They are widely separated
     • They lie in spaces called lacunae
     • Initially
       • Cells are small & active
       • Nucleus is euchromatic

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• 1. • • Consists of prominent cell organelles
     • Later
       • Cell enlarges & becomes inactive
       • Nucleus is heterochromatic
       • Cell organelles are less prominent
  2. Matrix
     • It consists of homogeneous ground substance within which fibres are embedded
       1. Ground substance
          • It consists of complex molecules containing proteins & carbohydrates
          • These molecules form a meshwork filled with water & dissolved salts
       2. Fibres
          • Mainly it consists of Collagen fibres
          • Composed of Type II collagen

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Cartilage Types:

Depending on the number & type of fibres present in matrix, cartilage is classified into:

1. Histology of cartilage Hyaline cartilage

• Contains Collagen fibres

2. Histology of cartilage Fibrocartilage

• Contains dense fibrous tissue

3. Histology of cartilage Elastic cartilage

• Contains numerous elastic fibres.

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