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The intervertebral discs that act as shock absorbers between vertebrae are made of which type of cartilage?

1. Elastic cartilage
2. Fibrous cartilage
3. Hyaline cartilage
4. Calcified cartilage

Correct answer: Fibrous cartilage

Solution

Intervertebral discs are made of fibrocartilage, also called fibrous cartilage. This type of cartilage contains abundant collagen fibres and is adapted to withstand compression and shock.

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