Question

Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: In hyaline cartilage, perichondrium is present except in articular cartilages
Statement-II: Matrix secreting cells in cartilage are chondrocytes

• A. Both statements I and II are true
• B. Both statements I and II are false
• C. Statement I is true, but statement II is false
• D. Statement I is false, but statement II is true

Hint:

Hyaline cartilage: perichondrium present (except articular cartilage). Matrix-secreting cells = chondrocytes. Memorize the exceptions for articular cartilage.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Hyaline cartilage is covered by perichondrium except at articular surfaces. Chondrocytes are the cells that secrete the matrix. Hence, both statements are correct.