If an Athlete Damages the Cartilage in Her Knee, It

question 72

Multiple Choice

If an athlete damages the cartilage in her knee, it tends to heal very slowly because cartilage:

• A)is dead tissue.
• B)hardens with age.
• C)cannot be replaced or repaired by the body.
• D)is rejected by the body as it is formed.
• E)lacks blood vessels.

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