Which of the following statements is true concerning nutrition of articular cartilage?
A) Articular cartilage can easily repair itself due to its very efficient and effective nutritional system.
B) Nutrients are found in large proportions in the more superficial layers of articular cartilage.
C) Nutrients from synovial fluid can pass into articular cartilage when external pressure is applied.
D) All forms of joint loading will cause poor nutrition to articular cartilage.

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Nutrients for articular cartilage are primarily supplied through diffusion from synovial fluid, since there are no blood vessels in articular cartilage. Nutrients can diffuse into articular cartilage when external pressure is applied, such as during joint loading or movement.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Concerning Nutrition of Articular