Biology Support & Movement UHS 2022
PMDC Verified Question 44 of 75
What is false about cartilage?
A
There are many blood vessels in cartilage
B
It is a form of connective tissue
C
It covers ends of the bone at joints
D
It is much softer than bone
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option A: There are many blood vessels in cartilage
Concept:

Structural properties of cartilage connective tissue.

Formula:

N/A (Conceptual)

Solution:

  • Cartilage is an avascular structure of the endoskeleton. It is not supplied with blood vessels.


  • Because it lacks a direct blood supply, nutrients must diffuse through the extracellular matrix to reach the chondrocytes, which makes it heal very slowly compared to bone.


  • Therefore, the statement 'There are many blood vessels in cartilage' is entirely false.


Why other options are incorrect:

Options B, C, and D are true biological facts about cartilage. It is a flexible connective tissue that caps the ends of articulating bones to reduce friction.

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