Histology-World! Histology Testbank-Cartilage 2a
Histology-World! Histology Testbank-Cartilage 2a
Histology-World! Histology Testbank-Cartilage 2a
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Instructions: For each histology question, pick the one best answer. This histology test bank is also useful for the
histology questions on the USMLE (USMLE step 1).
1.
What cell produces the cartilaginous matrix?
a. Chondrocyte
b. Chondroblast
c. Osteocyte
d. Osteoclast
e. Bone lining cell
Answer: b
The mature cell in cartilage is a chondrocyte. It rests in a lacunae surrounded by matrix. A chondroblast is an immature
cartilage cell which produces the cartilaginous matrix. An osteocyte is a mature bone cell. An osteoclast is a bone cell
which is involved in resorption of bone. A bone lining cell is a resting osteoblast.
2.
Which type of cartilage is found in the larynx?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. Both a and b
e. All of the above
Answer: d
The larynx is composed of several cartilages. The thyroid cartilage, cricoid cartilage, arytenoid cartilages, corniculate
cartilages and cuneiform cartilages are all composed of hyaline cartilage. The epiglottis is elastic cartilage. There is no
fibrocartilage in the larynx.
Answer: b
Chondroitin sulfate, keratan sulfate, and hyaluronic acid are all glycosaminoglycans.
4.
Which type of cartilage is characterized by a glassy matrix?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: a
All three types of cartilage are composed of chondrocytes residing in lacunae and a hydrous extracellular matrix. All
three types of cartilage are avascular.
5.
Which type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of chondrocytes sitting in lacunae?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: d
All three types of cartilage are composed of chondrocytes residing in lacunae and a hydrous extracellular matrix. All
three types of cartilage are avascular.
6.
Which type of cartilage is the most abundant?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. Hyaline cartilage and elastic cartilage equally
e. Elastic cartilage and fibrocartilage equally
Answer: a
7.
Which type of cartilage forms the articular surface on bones?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: a
8.
Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: b
Note from Sarah Bellham: If you bend your ear forward, it bounces back into its proper position. This is due to the elastic
cartilage.
9.
Costal cartilage is composed of what type of cartilage?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: a
Costal cartilage is the cartilage at the end of the ribs. It is hyaline cartilage.
10.
Which type of cartilage forms the symphysis pubis?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. All of the above
e. None of the above
Answer: c
11.
What structure is called white cartilage?
a. Hyaline cartilage
b. Elastic cartilage
c. Fibrocartilage
d. Compact bone
e. Spongy bone
Answer: c
Elastic cartilage is sometimes referred to as yellow cartilage. Fibrocartilage is sometimes referred to as white cartilage.