What makes cartilage an unusual connective tissue?
A) Types of cartilage are named for their primary locations in the body.
B) Cartilage lacks collagen fibers.
C) Cartilage lacks an extracellular matrix (ECM) and ground substance.
D) Cartilage essentially lacks blood vessels coursing through the cartilage.
Answer: D
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A. carbon dioxide and other wastes to diffuse from the maternal blood to the embryonic blood. B. oxygen and nutrients to diffuse from maternal blood to the embryo. C. maternal blood to mix with fetal blood. D. the fetus to enlarge without rupturing the mother's abdomen.
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