Chond

What is the primary function of chondrocytes in the human body?

• To produce cartilage

• To produce bone marrow

• To produce red blood cells

• To produce synovial fluid

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of chondrichthyes?

• Presence of a bony skeleton

• Presence of a cartilaginous skeleton

• Presence of a notochord

• Presence of a swim bladder

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Chondroitin sulfate is primarily found in which part of the body?

• Blood

• Cartilage

• Liver

• Kidney

What is the role of chondroitin in joint health?

• Increases bone density

• Lubricates joints

• Reduces inflammation

• Supports cartilage structure

Which vitamin is essential for the synthesis of chondroitin sulfate?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

Chondroblasts are responsible for which of the following processes?

• Bone resorption

• Cartilage formation

• Muscle contraction

• Nerve transmission

What type of tissue is cartilage classified as?

• Epithelial tissue

• Connective tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Nervous tissue

Which of the following is a common condition associated with the degeneration of cartilage?

• Osteoporosis

• Arthritis

• Scoliosis

• Rickets

In which part of the body would you find the most chondrocytes?

• Heart

• Liver

• Knee joint

• Brain

What is the main component of the extracellular matrix in cartilage?

• Collagen

• Elastin

• Keratin

• Myosin