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; fibroblasts
B. adipocytes; plasma cells
C. osteocytes; chondroblasts
D. mast cells; fibroblasts
E. chondroblasts; plasma cells


Answer: A

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