Question

Read the following statements (i)-(v). each with one or two blanks.
(i) (a) have liquid skeletons.
(ii) The last (b) pairs of ribcage bones that are not joined to the breast bone are called (c) .
(iii) The longest bone of human body is (d) .
(iv) (e) is strong, flexible band that holds bones together at the joints.
(v) (f) is a smooth elastic tissue that covers and protects the ends of long bones at the joints.
Which of the following options correctly fills any two of these blanks?

• A. (a)-Earthworm, (d)-Humerus
• B. (e)-Ligament, (f)-Cartilage
• C. (b)-Four, (c)-Floating ribs
• D. (e)-Tendon, (f)-Ligament

Answer 1

The correct option is B (e)-Ligament, (f)-Cartilage

• A ligament is the fibrous connective tissue that connects bones to other bones. It is also known as articular ligament, articular larua, fibrous ligament, or true ligament. Hence, the ligament is a strong, flexible band that holds bones together at the joints.
• Cartilage is an important structural component of the body. It is a firm tissue but is softer and much more flexible than bone. Cartilage is a connective tissue found in many areas of the body including Joints between bones e.g. the elbows, knees and ankles. Hence cartilage is a smooth elastic tissue that covers and protects the ends of long bones at the joints.

So, the correct answer is '(e)-Ligament, (f)-Cartilage'.