Cartilage is considered a unique connective tissue because it lacks which of the following?
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Correct answer: Blood vessels and associated nerve supply
Cartilage is avascular, meaning it does not contain blood vessels. Nutrients must diffuse through the dense matrix to reach the chondrocytes, which is why cartilage heals much more slowly than bone or other tissues.
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