GENERAL HISTOLOGY

BONE

STRUCTURES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What can be found in the central (haversian) canal system of the osteon?
A
osteocytes
B
lamella
C
blood vessels and nerves
D
red blood cells
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A Haversian canal generally contains one or two capillaries and nerve fibers. The spaces between Haversian systems contain interstitial lamellae.

Detailed explanation-2: -Haversian canal: The Haversian canals surround blood vessels and nerve cells throughout the bone.

Detailed explanation-3: -The central canal of an osteon contains the nerves and blood vessels that supply that area of bone. The central canal, also called the haversian canal, is an open space that runs through the middle of the osteon. Bone is living tissue, and it must have blood flow and nerves connected to it.

Detailed explanation-4: -Haversian canals( are a series of microscopic tubes in the outermost region of bone called cortical bone that allow blood vessels and nerves to travel through them. Each haversian canal generally contains one or two capillaries and nerve fibres. The channels are formed by concentric layers called lamellae.

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