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How does cartilage differ from the bone?
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Solution
Cartilage differs from the Bone in the following ways:
| Cartilage | Bone |
| It is a flexible tissue. | It is a hard and rigid tissue. |
| It is non-porous. | It is porous. |
| It has no blood vessels or nerves. | It has a good supply of blood vessels and nerves. |
| It is found only in certain parts of the body like nose, ear, bronchial tubes, rings of the trachea, between vertebrae, and at the end of long bones. | It is the main skeletal tissue of the body and is present throughout the body. |
| It provides flexibility and support to the body parts. | It gives shape, support, and protection to the body. |
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