Structural Organisation in AnimalsHard
Question
Outer covering of cartilage is called
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A.perichondrium
B.periosteum
C.endosternum
D.peritonem
Solution
Cartilage is a type of connective tissue consisiting of cells (called chondrocytes) and though flexible matrixmade of collagen, protein, and sugar. The cartilage is coverd on the outside by death of white fibrous connective tissue called perichondrium. Periostem is membrane that lines the outer surface of all bones. except at the joints of long bones. It contains the blood vessels and nerves that provide nourishment and sensetion.
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