2018, Biology - High School
Question 18: Multiple-Choice
Reporting Category:
Anatomy and Physiology
Standard:
4.5 - Explain how the muscular/skeletal system (skeletal, smooth and cardiac muscle, bones, cartilage, ligaments, tendons) works with other systems to support and allow for movement. Recognize that bones produce blood cells.
The cartilage on the ends of long bones serves which of the following functions?
A.
attaching the bones to muscles
B.
connecting the bones to other bones
C.
cushioning and resisting compression at joints
D.
forming and storing red blood cells for the body