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Which of the following is a solid nonmetal at normal conditions?
Hyaline Cartilage
Gelatinous, glossy cartilage tissue consisting of cartilage cells and their matrix; contains collagen, proteoglycans, and water.
Elastic Cartilage
A type of flexible cartilage that contains elastic fibers, enabling structures like the ear and epiglottis to return to their original shape after being bent or stretched.
Alveolar Ventilation
The exchange of air between the lungs and the environment, specifically involving the alveoli, which are essential for oxygen exchange and carbon dioxide removal.
Surface Tension
The property of the surface of a liquid that allows it to resist external forces, due to the cohesive forces between liquid molecules.