Question

In hyaline cartilage, the matrix is
A)Granular
B)Transparent
C)Agranular
D)Semi-transparent

Answer 1

Hint: The mechanical support is provided by the hyaline cartilage to support a respiratory tree, nose, articular surfaces, and developing bones. It is generally found on the surface of the joints and in the cartilage which makes the fetal skeleton. Therefore it is the most prevalent type of cartilage.

Complete answer:
Cartilage - it is a connective tissue consisting of matrix and cells. It is composed of three types - Hyaline, elastic, and white fibrocartilage.
The hyaline cartilage-the appearance of heaven is translucent. Hence, the term is known as hyaline cartilage. Here the hyaline means glassy.
-It is the most huge cartilage type and makes the articular surface of the long bones in the adults and also the rib tips, the ring of the trachea, and parts of the skull.
-The Hyaline cartilage is mostly composed of collagen fibers. Therefore its name is referred to as its glassy appearance i.e transparent.
-The bone form first in the embryo is hyaline cartilage before the hardening of bones in developmental progress.
-It is shielded externally by a fibrous membrane called perichondrium except for the articular end of the bones. The hyaline cartilage also occurs under the ears and nose.
-When the fine slice of cartilage is examined under the microscope, a rounded or angular form of cells can be seen lying in a group of two or more in a granular or homogeneous matrix. the cells are in a straight line and present in contact with each other and have a rounded circumference.
-The cells have a transparent protoplasm and sometimes minute granules can be present. Also, one or two nuclei can be seen embedded with the usual intranuclear network.

Additional Information: Elastic cartilage- this type of cartilage is yellow in color due to the high proportion of elastic fibers and lamellae.
White fibrocartilage- a high proportion of collagen fibers are present. White fibrocartilage is a transitional stage between the dense connective tissue and cartilage.

So, the correct answer is, "transparent"

Note: -So, hyaline cartilage is found on the many joint surfaces and makes up the fetal skeleton. There are no nerves or blood vessels present in this cartilage and the structure of hyaline cartilage is very simple.
-It has a semi-translucent matrix, has oriented collagen fibers but is little elastin.