General Histology

Elastic Cartilage Write a short note on the elastic cartilage. Answer. The elastic cartilage is also called yellow elastic cartilage. Histological features It appears yellowish in fresh sections due to the presence of yellow elastic fibres. It contains large number of branching and anastomosing yellow elastic fibres in its ground substance. They are continuous … [Read more...] about Elastic Cartilage

Cellular Organelles And Structure Question 1. Enumerate the important organelles present in the cytoplasm. Answer. Organelles are components of a cell which have a specific function, essential for the survival and propagation of the cell. These are as follows: Mitochondria Ribosomes Golgi apparatus Endoplasmic reticulum Lysosomes Centrioles … [Read more...] about Cellular Organelles And Structure

The Golgi Apparatus - The Cell Write a short note on the Golgi apparatus/Golgi complex. Answer. The Golgi complex is a cytoplasmic organelle that is composed of stacks of closely packed flattened and curved membranous sacs. It is usually located in the juxtanuclear region. The Golgi complex has a convex and a concave surface. The first one faces towards the rough … [Read more...] about The Golgi Apparatus – The Cell

The Cytoplasmic Inclusions Of Certain Plant Cells Question 1. Enumerate the various cytoplasmic cell inclusions. Answer. The cytoplasmic inclusions are nonliving and nonfunctional entities of cell cytoplasm. They do not take part in the cell metabolism. Various types of cytoplasmic inclusions: Glycogen Lipid Pigments Secretory granules Question 2. … [Read more...] about The Cytoplasmic Inclusions Of Certain Plant Cells