Question

what type of skeletal tissue is found in pinna and nostrils of mammals?

Answer 1

Cartilage.....................................

Answer 2

Hey friend,

Here's your answer,


First let us know what exactly skeletal tissue is :-


The skeletal tissue includes cartilage and bone which forms the endoskeleton of a vertebrate body.


Cartilage is found in the pinna and nostrils of mammals.


Cartilage is a specialised connective tissue which is compact and less vascular. It has widely spaced out cells. It's extensive matrix is composed of proteins, and is slightly hardened by calcium salts.

Cartilage is produced in the following body parts :-


Ear pinna

Nose tip

Epiglottis

Invertebral discs

End of long bones

Lower ends of ribs

Rings of trachea


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