The tough tissue that provides a cushion between the bones of the vertebral column is _____ primarily.

bone

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hyaline cartilage

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elastic cartilage

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fibrocartilage

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Solution

The correct option is D fibrocartilage
Fibrocartilage contains strong fibers that provides a matrix that makes this tissue the strongest type of cartilage, able to withstand the pressure between certain bones, such as the bodies of vertebrae.

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Match the following

Column I Column II

ii. Tendon a. Hard connective tissue

ii. Ligament b. Connect bone to muscle

iii. Cartilage c. Connect bone to bone

iv. Bone d. Flexible connective tissue

i. a, ii.b. iii.c iv.c

i.c, ii.b, iii. d, iv.a

i.b ii.c, iii.d, iv.a

i.d, ii.c, iii.b iv.a

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