Answer to Question #285848 in Molecular Biology for Hamza

Question

There are three histologic specimens of cartilaginous tissue. Two of them are stained with 

hematoxylin-eosin, and one histologic specimen is stained with orcein. What fibres and in what 

type of cartilaginous tissue can be determined by such dyes? What functional properties of the 

cartilaginous tissue do they cause?

Answer 1

Hyaline Cartilage- most abundant, support with flexability and resilience. Includes articular (covers bone ends), costal (connects ribs), respiratory, and nasal. 2. Elastic Cartilage- Has more stretchy fibers, able to stand repeat bending.