Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because
A)chondrocytes cannot divide.
B)chondrocytes do not have direct blood supplies.
C)the intercellular material is semisolid.
D)cartilage cells are immersed in fluids.

Question

Cartilage tissues are likely to be slow in healing following an injury because
A)chondrocytes cannot divide.
B)chondrocytes do not have direct blood supplies.
C)the intercellular material is semisolid.
D)cartilage cells are immersed in fluids.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Cartilage tissues do not have direct blood supplies, leading to slow healing following an injury. The lack of direct vascularization means that nutrients required for tissue repair must diffuse from surrounding tissues making it hard for the body to keep up with the repair process.

Cartilage Tissues Are Likely to Be Slow in Healing Following