Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) The proximal and distal diaphyses are sites where red bone marrow can be found in adults.
• B) Articular cartilage is composed of elastic cartilage.
• C) The extracellular matrix of bone has no collagen fibers.
• D) Spongy bone is characterized by the presence of osteons.
• E) Bony tissue gets its flexibility from mineral salts in the extracellular matrix.

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Definitions:

Active Transport

The movement of substances across cell membranes against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Diffusion

The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

Concentration

The amount of a substance per defined space or volume; in a solution, it is the amount of solute dissolved in a unit volume of solvent.

Distilled Water

Water that has been purified through distillation, removing impurities and minerals.