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Hyaline cartilage is firm but slightly elastic with clear matrix. It is present in larynx, trachea, bronchi, nose. Elastic cartilage occurs in external ear. Calcified cartilage occurs in suprascapula. Fibrous cartilage occurs in intervertebral discs.

1. Hyaline cartilage is firm but slightly elastic with clear matrix. It is present in larynx, trachea, bronchi, nose.
2. Elastic cartilage occurs in external ear.
3. Calcified cartilage occurs in suprascapula.
4. Fibrous cartilage occurs in intervertebral discs.

Correct answer: Hyaline cartilage is firm but slightly elastic with clear matrix. It is present in larynx, trachea, bronchi, nose.

Solution

Hyaline cartilage is the most common cartilage type and has a clear, glassy matrix with firm but slightly elastic properties. It is found in the larynx, trachea, bronchi, and nose, so that statement is correct.

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