The Intervertebral Discs in the Spine Are Designed to Absorb

question 83

Multiple Choice

The intervertebral discs in the spine are designed to absorb shock. This function is accomplished by what type of tissue?

• A) Dense regular connective tissue
• B) Elastic cartilage
• C) Fibrocartilage
• D) Hyaline cartilage
• E) Areolar connective tissue

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