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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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True statement about elastic cartilage is
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The correct answer is  Elastic cartilage
→ Chondrocytes are found in a threadlike network of elastic fibers within the matrix.
→ The collagen fibers are predominately type II collagen .
→ It provides strength, elasticity and maintains the shape of certain structure such as the external ear .
→ It has a perichondrium