Which Cells Make Up Cartilage

Question

Which cells make up cartilage?
A) fibroblasts
B) osteocytes
C) chondrocytes
D) hepatocytes

Accepted Answer

Chondrocytes are the cells that produce and maintain cartilage tissue. Fibroblasts are cells that produce the extracellular matrix in connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments. Osteocytes are cells that make up bone tissue. Hepatocytes are cells found in the liver.