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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The statement that "The matrix of cartilage is mineralized and calcified giving it a ring-like pattern" is false. In fact, cartilage is not mineralized or calcified, which is why it is more flexible than bone.

Which of the Following Statements About Cartilage Is FALSE