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What type of cartilage forms the epiglottis?
The epiglottis is made up of elastic cartilage, which is a type of cartilage containing elastic fibers that provides flexibility and support. This type of cartilage is present in structures that require both strength and the ability to bend.
What are the 3 types of bronchioles?
The three types of bronchioles are terminal bronchioles, respiratory bronchioles, and conducting bronchioles. Terminal bronchioles are the smallest airways in the respiratory system that lead to the respiratory bronchioles where gas exchange occurs. Conducting bronchioles are larger airways that branch off the main bronchi and help to conduct air to the smaller bronchioles.
What type of cartilage covers the opposing bony surfaces in a synovial joint?
hyaline cartilage
What type of cartilage has a great deal of collagen in the matrix?
We call cartilage that is high in fiber fibrous cartilage. Fibrous cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis.
What type of cartilage connects the tip of the nose?
The tip of the nose is connected by the nasal cartilage, which is a type of hyaline cartilage. It gives the nose its shape and structure while allowing for some flexibility and movement.
