Distinguish between the two types of supporting tissues with respect to their characteristic fibers

A) Bone contains only elastic fibers, whereas cartilage can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
B) Bone contains only collagen fibers, whereas cartilage can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
C) Bone contains only reticular fibers, whereas cartilage can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers.
D) Bone can contain collagen and elastic fibers, whereas cartilage contains only collagen fibers.
E) Bone can contain collagen, elastic, and reticular fibers, whereas cartilage contains only elastic fibers.


Answer: B

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