MUSCLE NERVE CARTILAGE BONE
CARTILAGE
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Question
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A mature cartilage cell is called a chondrocyte; True or false?
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Chondrocytes are mature cartilage cells that function to maintain the cartilage structure. These cells actively produce the component of the ECM.
Detailed explanation-2: -The primary cell that makes cartilage is the chondrocyte, which resides within the lacunae. The matrix of cartilage consists of fibrous tissue and various combinations of proteoglycans and glycosaminoglycans.
Detailed explanation-3: -The chondroblast is now a mature chondrocyte that is usually inactive but can still secrete and degrade the matrix, depending on conditions.
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