Body systemsQuestion 784 of 1700
What does cartilage do in the joints?
- It connects bones to muscles all over the body
- It makes new blood cells inside the bones
- It cushions the joints and gives flexibility between bones
- It produces hormones that control growth
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Correct answer: It cushions the joints and gives flexibility between bones
Cartilage cushions the joints between bones.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 11.6: Musculoskeletal System
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026