During the development of elastic cartilage, which cells are responsible for secreting the elastic fibers?
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Correct answer: Young chondroblasts and mature chondrocytes
Both chondroblasts and chondrocytes within the developing elastic cartilage synthesize and secrete the components of both the collagenous and elastic fibers into the extracellular space.
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