Practice mode Support and Movement

Mature cartilage cells that lie in small spaces called lacunae within the matrix are ____.

Correct answer B. chondrocytes

Explanation

Chondroblasts secrete cartilage matrix and become trapped in lacunae, where they are called chondrocytes. They maintain and slowly renew the surrounding matrix.

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