Cartilage Growth Stages Quiz
Test your knowledge on cartilage growth stages, types, and factors influencing them. Dive into chondrology with 12 insightful questions.
#1
Which type of cartilage is most commonly found in the human body?
Hyaline cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Elastic cartilage
Articular cartilage
#2
Which of the following is characteristic of articular cartilage?
It lacks blood vessels and nerves
It is highly vascularized
It is composed primarily of type I collagen
It is found in intervertebral discs
#3
What is the primary component of the extracellular matrix in hyaline cartilage?
Collagen type I
Collagen type II
Elastin
Keratin
#4
Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting cartilage growth?
Nutrition
Genetics
Physical activity
Temperature
#5
Which of the following is a function of chondrocytes in cartilage?
Secreting collagen fibers
Maintaining blood flow within cartilage
Phagocytizing foreign particles
Producing extracellular matrix components
#6
During which stage of cartilage growth do chondrocytes undergo rapid cell division?
Proliferation stage
Maturation stage
Differentiation stage
Degradation stage
#7
Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating cartilage growth?
Testosterone
Estrogen
Growth hormone
Insulin
#8
Which of the following is NOT a function of cartilage in the body?
Providing support and structure
Allowing for smooth joint movement
Storing fat for energy
Absorbing shock
#9
What is the term for the process by which chondrocytes produce and maintain the extracellular matrix of cartilage?
Ossification
Chondrogenesis
Chondrocytosis
Matrix secretion
#10
Which type of cartilage is found in the external ear and epiglottis?
Hyaline cartilage
Fibrocartilage
Elastic cartilage
Articular cartilage
#11
Which enzyme is primarily responsible for the degradation of cartilage matrix?
Collagenase
Hyaluronidase
Chondroitinase
MMPs (Matrix Metalloproteinases)
#12
Which growth factor is involved in stimulating chondrocyte proliferation and differentiation?
Transforming Growth Factor Beta (TGF-β)
Fibroblast Growth Factor (FGF)
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF)
Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor (VEGF)
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