Biology Support & Movement SZABMU 2024
PMDC Verified Question 1 of 75
The living cells of cartilage are called:
A
Chondroblasts
B
Chondrocytes
C
Chondroclasts
D
Osteocytes
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Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Chondrocytes
Concept:

Nomenclature of connective tissue cells.

Formula:

N/A (Conceptual)

Solution:

  • The biological prefix chondro- refers strictly to cartilage.


  • The mature, living cells that maintain the structural cartilage matrix and reside within its lacunae are called Chondrocytes.


Why other options are incorrect:

Osteocytes are the living cells of bone. Chondroblasts are immature, actively dividing precursor cells. Chondroclasts are theoretically cells that break down cartilage, but 'chondrocytes' is the definitive answer for the standard living residents.

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