Which of the Following Statements About Cartilage Is FALSE

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about cartilage is FALSE?

• A) Cartilage does not have blood vessels and therefore heals slowly after injury.
• B) Proteoglycans within the matrix trap water making the cartilage relatively rigid and resistant to compression.
• C) Collagen fibers within the matrix give cartilage its flexibility and strength.
• D) Cells within cartilage are located in lacunae.
• E) The matrix of cartilage is mineralized and calcified giving it a ring-like pattern.

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