Question

Given below are two statements:
Statement I: Ligaments are dense irregular tissue.
Statement II: Cartilage is dense regular tissue.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

To evaluate the truthfulness of the statements regarding ligaments and cartilage, we need to consider the properties of connective tissues. Let's analyze each statement:

Statement I: Ligaments are dense irregular tissue.
Ligaments are actually dense regular connective tissues. They connect bones to other bones and have a parallel alignment of collagen fibers, which allows them to withstand great tensile stress in one direction. Therefore, Statement I is false.

Statement II: Cartilage is dense regular tissue.
Cartilage is a type of specialized connective tissue, not classified as dense regular tissue. It is more flexible than bone and consists of extramatrix composed of chondroitin sulfate, which creates a more gel-like substance. Cartilage lacks the regular parallel fiber arrangement seen in dense regular tissues. Therefore, Statement II is false.

Based on this analysis,

Both Statement I and Statement II are false.is the correct answer.

Answer 2

Statement I is false - Ligaments are not dense irregular tissue. Ligaments are dense regular connective tissue that connects bone to bone and provides strength and stability to joints.
Statement II is false - Cartilage is not dense regular tissue. Cartilage is a type of connective tissue that is more flexible than bone and provides structural support to various body parts.
Ligaments are dense regular connective tissue while cartilage are specialised connective tissue.
Therefore, the correct option is (A): Both Statement I and Statement II are false.