Chapter 29.3, Problem 1MC

Summary Introduction

To determine:

The organization and function of bone tissue and cartilage.

Concept introduction:

Bones are a type of tissue where the cells are inside an extremely hard substance made of calcium, phosphorus and oxygen elements and of some other minerals in little amount. They form majority of the skeleton. They are hard form of connective tissues. Cartilage is also a connective tissue. It is not fully rigid and is therefore somewhat flexible in nature. It is found in those parts of the body where there is a need of some flexibility. It is found in the organs like nose, ears, knee and some other organs.