Question

which part of cartilage helps in unidirectional growth​

Answer 1

Answer:

chondrocytes grow and divide and lay down more matrix inside the existing cartilage

Answer 2

Explanation:

Growth of cartilage is attributable to two processes:

Interstitial growth which includes:

Cell division of the chondrocytes

Synthesis of the extracellular matrix

Expansion of the cartilage matrix from within

Appositional growth which includes:

Differentiation of the chondroblasts or perichondrial cells

Synthesis of the extracellular matrix

Expansion of the girth of the cartilage