How does cartilage DIFFER from other connective tissues? Which of these statements is true?
A) Other connective tissues have widely spaced cells, whereas cartilage has cells closely packed.
B) Cartilage is avascular, while other connective tissues have a rich blood supply.
C) Other connective tissues line body cavities and surfaces, but cartilage tissue is covered by other tissues.
D) Cartilage tissue is not actually considered to be a connective tissue; it is an epithelial tissue.
E) Cartilage tissue has very little extracellular matrix, while most connective tissues have a large amount of extracellular matrix.

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Cartilage is avascular, meaning it lacks blood vessels, whereas most other connective tissues have a rich blood supply.

How Does Cartilage DIFFER from Other Connective Tissues? Which of These