Cartilage That Forms at the End of Long Bones and Functions

question 29

Multiple Choice

Cartilage that forms at the end of long bones and functions to allow bones to slide past each other during movement is called which of the following?

• A)elastic
• B)fibrocartilage
• C)bone
• D)hyaline

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Definitions:

Phloem

The plant tissue responsible for carrying sugars and various metabolic substances from the leaves downwards.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy stored in glucose, with oxygen as a by-product.

Sucrose

A disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose, commonly known as table sugar, used as a sweetener in foods and beverages.

Sieve Tube Elements

Specialized cells in the phloem of vascular plants that are responsible for transporting sugars and other metabolic products downwards from the leaves.