Chondrocyte Cells
By: Leslee Bastian and Danielle Smethers
Main Function
The main function of the chondrocyte cells is to produce the matrix of cartilage by replacing degraded macromolecules and respond to focal cartilage injury or degeneration by increasing local synthesis activity.
Three most common Organelles in Chondrocytes
- Nucleus
- Golgi Apparatus
- Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Rough Endoplasmic Reticulum
Rough ER is covered with ribsomes that give it a rough appearance. Rough ER transports materials through the cell and produces proteins in sacks called cisternae (which are sent to the Golgi Body, or inserted into the cell membrane.)
Golgi Apparatus
A major function of the Golgi Apparatus is the modifying, sorting and packaging of proteins for secretion. It is also involved in the transport of lipids around the cell, and the creation of lysosomes.
Nucleus
The nucleus controls the cell's activities and is the house of the genetic material.
Chondrocyte Cells produce Cartilage.
Cartilage is a firm, whitish, flexible connective tissue found in various forms. Cartilage is formed by Chondrocyte cells.
Cartilage as part of an Organ
Cartilage is part of many organs such as the ear and the trachea. There is also connective tissues In the nasal cartilage.