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In which of the following structure cartilage is absent?
BiologyStructural Organisation in AnimalsNEET
Options:
  • A Tip of nose
  • B External ear pinna
  • C Between the cranial bones
  • D Between the two adjacent bones of the vertebral column
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Between the cranial bones
Cartilage - Intercellular material is solid, pliable and incompressible. Matrix is having small cavities in which chondrocytes (cells) are present.
Occurrence: During embryonic stages, most of the endoskeleton was made up of cartilage which is gradually replaced by bones.
Other sites: Tip of nose, outer ear joints, between vertebra, limbs and hands.

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