Question

what is cartilage? ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone. Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including: Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles. Ends of the ribs.

Answer 2

Answer :-

"Cartilage" is generally a semi-solid and flexible material, which is present between the bones of organisms.

Extra Information :-

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• Cartilage is surrounded by a sheath of dense fibrous connective tissues known as "Perichondrium".

• The cells of Cartilage are known as "Chondrocytes".

• The Chondrocytes secrete a flexible matrix, known as "Chondrin".

• "Chondrin" is a "Mucoprotien".

• Cartilage is "Avascular" (not vascular).

• Nutrients diffuse into the cartilage from the nearby tissues.

• Blood vessels do not grow into the cartilage because Chondrocytes produce a chemical called "Antiangiogenesis factor".

• "Antiangiogenesis factor" is a "Potential anti-cancer agent".