Cartilage heals slowly after an injury because
A)it has few,if any,blood vessels.
B)it contains so much proteoglycan.
C)it is a dead,rather than a living,tissue.
D)it contains no fibroblasts.
E)this tissue type is very complex.

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Cartilage has few, if any, blood vessels, which means that nutrients and cells required for healing cannot easily reach the affected area. This slows down the healing process.

Cartilage Heals Slowly After an Injury Because