Table of contents

1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart2h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology

4. Tissues & Histology

Introduction to Connective Tissue

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Which cells secrete the ground substance of cartilage?

chondroblasts

fibroblasts

osteoblasts

hematopoietic cells

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Understand the role of ground substance in cartilage: Ground substance is a gel-like component of the extracellular matrix that provides support and flexibility to cartilage.

Identify the types of cells involved in cartilage formation: Chondroblasts are the cells responsible for secreting the components of the cartilage matrix, including the ground substance.

Differentiate between the cell types: Chondroblasts are specific to cartilage, while fibroblasts are involved in the formation of connective tissue, osteoblasts are involved in bone formation, and hematopoietic cells are related to blood cell formation.

Focus on the function of chondroblasts: Chondroblasts actively produce and secrete the ground substance and fibers that make up the cartilage matrix.

Conclude that chondroblasts are the correct answer: Based on their function and location, chondroblasts are the cells that secrete the ground substance of cartilage.