Question

Which of the following statements is true of hyaline cartilage?

a. Contains osteocytes b. Becomes articular cartilage within synovial joints c. Can be found between vertebrae serving as shock-absorbing discs d. Is avascular e. All of the above statements are true f. Only answer choices B and D are true

Answer 1

Hyaline cartilage becomes articular cartilage in synovial joints and is avascular; it does not contain osteocytes or serve as intervertebral discs. The correct choices are B and D.

Step-by-step explanation:

The true statements about hyaline cartilage are that it becomes articular cartilage within synovial joints and is avascular. Hyaline cartilage does not contain osteocytes; those are found in bone tissue. It is also not found between vertebrae as shock-absorbing discs as this is a function of fibrocartilage, not hyaline cartilage. Therefore, the correct answer to the question 'Which of the following statements is true of hyaline cartilage?' Is option f. Only answer choices B and D are true.