Question

Which of the following statements are TRUE:

A) The matrix of bone is a mixture of calcium salts and elastin fibers.
B) All of the listed statements are false.
C) Areolar tissue acts as a site for energy storage.
D) Cartilage is capable of extensive repair after severe damage.
E) Plasma is the portion of lymph that acts as the matrix for this tissue type.

Answer 1

B) All of the listed statements are false.

Step-by-step explanation:

True statements are:

Matrix of bone is a mixture of calcium salts and phosphate.

Adipose tissue act as the site for energy storage.

Adipose store fats which are potential source of energy.

Cartilage is incapable of extensive repair after severe damage.

The bony matrix can undergo repair and regrowth.

Plasma is the portion of blood that act as the matrix for this tissue type.

Plasma is the fluid component of blood in which the erythrocytes, lymphocytes and thrombocytes lie.