Question

Read the statements given below w.r.t. cartilage and select the option that correctly identifies them as true (T) or False (F).
(a) Cartilage tissue is found more abundantly in vertebrate embryos than adults.
(b) The matrix of cartilage is solid and pliable.
(c) Chondrocytes are present in lamellae.
(d) They prevent the wear and tear of bones due to friction in the region of joints.

$\begin{array}{ccccc}& \text{A}& \text{B}& \text{C}& \text{D}\\ \left(1\right)& \text{F}& \text{T}& \text{T}& \text{F}\\ \left(2\right)& \text{T}& \text{F}& \text{T}& \text{T}\\ \left(3\right)& \text{T}& \text{T}& \text{F}& \text{T}\\ \left(4\right)& \text{F}& \text{F}& \text{T}& \text{T}\end{array}$

• A. $\left(3\right)$
  
• B. $\left(2\right)$
  
• C. $\left(1\right)$
  
• D. $\left(4\right)$
  

Answer 1

The correct option is A $\left(3\right)$


Answer (3)
The ground substance of cartilage is solid and pliable and resist compression.
Lacunae contain cartilage forming cells $i.e.$, chondrocytes.