The kind of tissue that forms the supportive structure in our pinna (external ears) is also found in -
- vertebrae
- tip of the nose
- ear ossicles
- nails
Answer
(2) tip of the nose
Solution
The pinna is supported by cartilage (elastic cartilage).
As per NCERT, cartilage is present in the tip of nose, outer ear joints, between adjacent bones of the vertebral column, limbs and hands in adults.
∵ Vertebrae and ear ossicles are bones, and nails are made of keratin.
∴ The same kind of tissue is found in the tip of the nose.
Answer: (2)