Read the following statements and answer the question.
$(i)$ They have a hard and non-pliable ground substance rich in calcium salts and collagen fibres.
$(ii)$ They support and protect softer tissues and organs.
$(iii)$ Osteocytes are present in the spaces called lacunae.
$(iv)$ They also interact with skeletal muscles attached to them to bring about movements.
Which of the following type of tissue is being described by above statements?

  • A
    Cartilage
  • B
    Bone
  • C
    Blood
  • D
    Neurons

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