Multiple Choice
Why are cartilage tissues likely to be slow in healing following an injury?
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4. Tissues & Histology
Specialized Connective Tissue: Cartilage
Multiple Choice
In cartilaginous fish, which part of their body contains the only real bone?
A
Teeth
B
Fins
C
Skull
D
Vertebrae
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Understand the anatomy of cartilaginous fish: Cartilaginous fish, such as sharks and rays, have skeletons made primarily of cartilage rather than bone.
Identify the unique feature of cartilaginous fish: Despite having a cartilaginous skeleton, these fish do have one part of their body that contains real bone.
Consider the options provided: Teeth, Fins, Skull, Vertebrae.
Recall that teeth are composed of dentin and enamel, which are mineralized tissues similar to bone, making them the only real bone-like structures in cartilaginous fish.
Conclude that the teeth of cartilaginous fish are the only part of their body that contains real bone.
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