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Answer:
functions of bones and cartilage are as follows
Explanation:
Bones act as a protection to internal organs like cranim(skull),Provides support to the body and anchors muscles that is they are rigid in nature
Bones serve as storage space for minerals like calcium and phosphate
Bones helps in facilitating body movements.
Bones serve as the birthplace for red blood cells.
functions of cartilage are as follows
Cartilage is a soft, elastic and flexible connective tissue that protects the bone from rubbing against each other. Cartilage is of three types: Hyaline cartilage, fibrocartilage and elastic cartilage. Cartilage cells are known as chondrocytes. Absence of blood vessels (nutrients are obtained through diffusion)
The matrix is completely organic. May or may not have deposition of calcium salts.
. Lacks blood supply (hence repair is slower)
The growth pattern of the cartilage is unidirectional.
. Has no calcium phosphate in the matrix.
Haversian canal system is absent. Volkmann canal is absent.
Supports the respiratory tract, acts as shock absorbers between weight-bearing bones, maintains the shape and flexibility of fleshy appendages and reduces friction at joints.
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