The shock-absorbing pads between the vertebrae are formed of fibrocartilage are called

The correct answer is - inter-vertebral discs.

Explanation:

In between each vertebral body or adjacent vertebrae there is a cushion termed as intervertebral disc. Each discs forms a joint formed of fibrocartilaginous joint that known as symphysis that helps in the absorbing shocks, absorber for the spine. This prevents the friction of the two vertebrae against one another. These discs are the largest structures in the body without vascular supply.

Thus, the correct answer is -  inter-vertebral discs.

the function of the protein macromolecule is to move things in and out of the cell and transport other molecules in the body. there are many functions of proteins. they are the basic building blocks of living things and are responsible for the growth and repair of body cells and tissues.

explanation:

the sugar-phosphate backbone forms the structural framework of nucleic acids, including dna and rna. this backbone is composed of alternating sugar and phosphate groups, and defines directionality of the molecule.