The rubbery matrix of cartilage is secreted by __________,whereas _________ produce the fibers and ground substance that form the matrix of fibrous connective tissue.
A) chondroblasts;plasma cells
B) mast cells;fibroblasts
C) osteocytes;chondroblasts
D) chondroblasts;fibroblasts
E) adipocytes;plasma cells

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Chondroblasts are responsible for secreting the rubbery matrix of cartilage, whereas fibroblasts produce the fibers and ground substance that form the matrix of fibrous connective tissue. Choices A, B, C, and E are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the cells responsible for producing the particular type of connective tissue mentioned in the question.

The Rubbery Matrix of Cartilage Is Secreted by __________,Whereas _________

The Rubbery Matrix of Cartilage Is Secreted by __,Whereas _