Which of the following is an example of interstitial growth in fibrocartilage?
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Correct answer: Chondrocyte division in rows amid collagen bundles
In fibrocartilage, such as in the intervertebral discs, chondrocytes often appear in long rows. These rows are formed by interstitial growth constrained by the dense bundles of Type I collagen fibers.
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