Where Is Articular Cartilage Found,and How Is It Nourished

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Multiple Choice

Where is articular cartilage found,and how is it nourished?

• A)Articular cartilage is found in the medullary cavity and is nourished by the nutrient artery.
• B)Articular cartilage is found down the length of the diaphysis and is nourished by the nutrient artery.
• C)Articular cartilage is found at both metaphyses and is nourished by the metaphyseal artery.
• D)Articular cartilage is found covering both epiphyseal portions of articulating bone and nutrients diffuse from synovial fluid within the joint.
• E)Articular cartilage is found in the medullary cavity and is nourished by the rich vascular red bone marrow.

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Definitions:

Broad Absorption

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IR Absorption

A technique used to identify and study chemicals by measuring the absorption of infrared radiation at different wavelengths.

IR Spectroscopy

A technique used for identifying and studying chemicals by analyzing the infrared light absorbed, emitted, or scattered by the sample.

O-H Stretch

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