Why is cartilage important? A. It contains a fluid that enables the surfaces of bones to slide over each other smoothly at the joints. B. It acts as a cushion between bones and protects them as they move against each other. C. It holds bones together at the joints. D. It causes bones to fuse together as they grow.

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Norah Mcconnell

10 April, 02:27

Why is cartilage important? A. It contains a fluid that enables the surfaces of bones to slide over each other smoothly at the joints. B. It acts as a cushion between bones and protects them as they move against each other. C. It holds bones together at the joints. D. It causes bones to fuse together as they grow.

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Rodolfo Barton · Answer 1

Cartilage is important for many reasons, but primarily because it "B. It acts as a cushion between bones and protects them as they move against each other." Most of this happens at the joints.