The solid matrix in cartilage is composed of proteins and sugars. The cells in cartilage are widely spaced.
What are the components of the matrix in cartilage tissue, and how are the cells spaced?
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The cartilage matrix consists of collagen fibers, proteoglycans, and a gel-like ground substance. Cartilage cells, or chondrocytes, are spaced within small cavities called lacunae, distributed throughout the matrix to maintain and support the tissue.