Question

this hard but flexible structure is found in the nose and ears.
a. tendons
b. bones
c. ligaments
d. cartilage

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Tendons connect muscles to bones, not found in nose/ears as described.
• Option B: Bones are hard but not typically flexible in the way described for nose/ears.
• Option C: Ligaments connect bones to bones, not the structure in nose/ears.
• Option D: Cartilage is hard yet flexible and is present in the nose and ears.

Answer:

D. cartilage