In-Text Figure Based Questions
-Within an intervertebral disc, which structure provides the tough outer layer of fibrocartilage and whichstructure provides the soft inner core for resiliency and shock absorption? (Figure 9-6)
A) anulus fibrosus; nucleus pulposus
B) nucleus pulposus; anulus fibrosus
C) anulus pulposus; nucleus fibrosus
D) nucleus fibrosus; anulus pulposus
E) anular ligament; spinous ligament

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

According to Figure 9-6, the tough outer layer of fibrocartilage in the intervertebral disc is the anulus fibrosus, while the soft inner core for resiliency and shock absorption is the nucleus pulposus. Therefore, option A is the correct answer. Options C, D, and E are incorrect as they do not match the structures described in the question.