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Compared with skeletal muscle, cartilage is less capable of rapid repair because cartilage:

A. Contains fewer cells
B. Lacks blood vessels
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C. Contains collagen fibers
D. Has extracellular matrix

📝 Explanation

Correct: Cartilage heals slowly due to the absence of blood vessels. A: Cell number is not the primary reason. C & D: Both tissues contain connective elements but differ in vascularity. Concept: Healing of cartilage.

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  • Contains fewer cells
  • Lacks blood vessels
  • Contains collagen fibers
  • Has extracellular matrix

Correct: Cartilage heals slowly due to the absence of blood vessels. A: Cell number is not the primary reason. C & D: Both tissues contain connective elements but differ in vascularity. Concept: Healing of cartilage.

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