Question

Differentiate between bone and cartilage with examples.

Answer 1

Answer:

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The main difference between bone and cartilage are listed below. Bones are the hard, inelastic and a tough organ that forms part of the vertebral skeleton. Cartilage is a soft, elastic and flexible connective tissue that protects the bone from rubbing against each other. ... Bone cells are known as osteocytes.

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Bone:-

1) it consists of a rigid supporting tissue.

2) the matrix of bone is mainly composed of inorganic substance.

3) bone is supplied with blood vessels.

4) when bone bent it is broken and cannot regain its original shape

5) bone is made up of specialised cell called ossein.

6) the bone cells are arranged in concentric layers of bone matrix.

7) mammalian bones possesses haversian canal.

8) bone is not converted to cartilage.

9) bone marrow is present in formation of RBC takes place in bone.

10) bone cells are never found in groups in the lacunae.

11) Example including:-

Flat bone like Sternum, Scapulae.

Irregular bone like Skull bone, hip bone.

Cartilage:-

1) it consists of an elastic supporting tissue.

2) the matrix of cartilage is mainly composed of organic substance.

3) cartilage is not supplied with blood vessel.

4)when cartilage is bent it can regain its original shape.

5)cartilage is made up of specialised cell called chondrin.

6) the cartilage cells are not arranged in the lamellae concentrically.

7) cartilage does not possess haversian canal.

8) cartilage is converted to bone.

9) bone marrow is absent and don't help in the formation of RBC.

10) cartilage cells are usually formed in groups in the lacunae.

11) Examples including:-

Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles.

Ends of the ribs.

Between the vertebrae in the spine.

Ears and nose.

Bronchial tubes or airways.