True statement about elastic cartilage is: (A) Chondrocytes are found in a threadlike network of elastic fibers within the matrix., (B) The collagen fibers are predominately type II collagen., (C) It has a perichondrium., (D) All of the above
Answer is D. 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