Question

match the following type of connective tissue with its function: elastic cartilage.
answer

• allows tissue to recoil after stretching; maintains pulsatile flow of blood through arteries; aids passive recoil of lungs following inspiration
• maintains the shape of a structure while allowing great flexibility
• tensile strength allows it to absorb compressive shock
• supports and reinforces; serves as resilient cushion; resists compressive stress
• i dont know yet

Explanation:

Elastic cartilage's function is to maintain the shape of a structure (like the ear, epiglottis) while providing great flexibility. The first option describes elastic connective tissue (not cartilage), third is for dense connective tissue, fourth for hyaline cartilage. So the correct match for elastic cartilage is the option about maintaining shape with flexibility.

Answer:

The second option (the one with "Maintains the shape of a structure while allowing great flexibility")