Matrix secreting cells of cartilage are known as

Question

Matrix secreting cells of cartilage are known as (A) chondrocytes (B) osteoblasts (C) fibroblasts (D) mast cells

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Cartilage is solid pliable and resists compression. Intercellular material cells, i.e. chondrocytes are enclosed in small cavities within the matrix secreted by them. Thus, matrix secreting cells of cartilage are known as chondrocytes.

Q. Matrix secreting cells of cartilage are known as

chondrocytes

osteoblasts

fibroblasts

mast cells

Cartilage is solid pliable and resists compression. Intercellular material cells, i.e. chondrocytes are enclosed in small cavities within the matrix secreted by them. Thus, matrix secreting cells of cartilage are known as chondrocytes.