Biology Support & Movement NUMS 2022
PMDC Verified Question 45 of 75
Which of the following type of cartilage is most abundant in human body?
A
Fibrous
B
Hyaline
C
Elastic
D
Flexible
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Hyaline
Concept:

Types of cartilage and their distribution in the human body.

Formula:

N/A (Conceptual)

Solution:

  • Hyaline cartilage is the most abundant type of cartilage in the human body.


  • It provides strong, flexible support and is found in the respiratory tract (trachea, bronchi), lines the articular joints, and caps the ends of long bones.


Why other options are incorrect:

Fibrous cartilage (found in intervertebral discs) and Elastic cartilage (found in the ear pinna and epiglottis) are much less widely distributed than Hyaline cartilage. 'Flexible' is a property, not a distinct biological class of cartilage.

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