The cartilage found in the auricle (pinna) of the external ear is:

Q: The cartilage found in the auricle (pinna) of the external ear is:

The correct answer is B. Elastic cartilage is found in the auricle (pinna) of the external ear and the epiglottis. It contains a dense network of elastic fibers that give it flexibility while maintaining shape. Hyaline cartilage is found in the trachea and nose. Fibrocartilage is found in intervertebral discs.

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Elastic cartilage is found in the auricle (pinna) of the external ear and the epiglottis. It contains a dense network of elastic fibers that give it flexibility while maintaining shape. Hyaline cartilage is found in the trachea and nose. Fibrocartilage is found in intervertebral discs.