Which Statement About Cartilage Is True

question 32

Multiple Choice

Which statement about cartilage is true?

• A) During development in all vertebrates, embryonic cartilage is gradually replaced by bone.
• B) It has an extracellular matrix primarily of fatty acids and carbohydrates.
• C) Its matrix is secreted by osteoblasts and osteocytes.
• D) Fibrous collagen is found throughout the extracellular matrix.
• E) Its matrix is soft so it is not found in places where stiffness and resiliency are required.

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