Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Elastic Cartilage'?
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Correct answer: It contains abundant elastic fibers that maintain structural shape
Elastic cartilage is similar to hyaline cartilage but contains many more elastic fibers. This allows structures like the epiglottis and the pinna of the ear to be very flexible while maintaining their original shape.
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