The rubbery matrix of cartilage is secreted by ________, whereas ________ produce the fibers and ground substance that form the matrix of fibrous connective tissue.

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


Answer: C

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