Structural Organisation In Animals Question 118

Question: External ear (pinna) contains a hard, flexible structure composed of [CPMT 1984]

Options:

A) Bone

B) Cartilage

C) Tendon

D) Ligament

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Due to presence of yellow fibre, elastic cartilage is very flexible.

It is found in epiglottis, pinna of ear, wall of eustachian tube and at the tip of nose.