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  • Which of the following cells is found in the cartilaginous tissue of the body? (a) Mast cells (b) Basophils (c) Osteocytes (d) Chondrocytes

Which of the following cells is found in the cartilaginous tissue of the body?
(a) Mast cells
(b) Basophils
(c) Osteocytes
(d) Chondrocytes

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  • Mast Cells are a type of granulocyte, a type of white blood cells, typically found in areolar tissue, which is a loose connective tissue that lies under the skin and other epithelial tissues.
  • These cells play a major role in the body's immune response, especially in allergic reactions and inflammation.
  • Basophils, another type of granulocyte, are a kind of white blood cell that are involved in the immunity responses.
  • These cells are primarily involved in the body's defense against disease-causing organisms, especially during allergic feedback and parasitic infections. 
  • Osteocytes are cells that are found in bone tissue.
  • Chondrocytes are the cells found in cartilage tissue, connective tissue that gives mechanical support to different parts of the body.

The correct option will be (d) Chondrocytes

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