Which of the following describes the distribution of elastic fibers within the matrix of the epiglottis?
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Correct answer: They form a dense network concentrated around the lacunae.
The elastic fiber network is most dense in the territorial matrix immediately surrounding the lacunae. This provides localized resilience to the area housing the chondrocyte.
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