Which cartilage component primarily deteriorates during degeneration?
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Correct answer: Proteoglycan-rich matrix
Degeneration often involves the loss of proteoglycans and breakdown of the extracellular matrix. This reduces cartilage resilience and ability to withstand compression.
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