CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND
CONNECTIVE TISSUE
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Question
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Bone can be ____ or ____ (select all that apply)
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spongy
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dense
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compact
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loose
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The osteon is the functional unit of compact bone, and osteons contain lamellae, central canal, lacunae, and canaliculi.
Detailed explanation-2: -Compact bone forms a shell around cancellous bone and is the primary component of the long bones of the arm and leg and other bones, where its greater strength and rigidity are needed.
Detailed explanation-3: -Compact bone consists of closely packed osteons or haversian systems. The osteon consists of a central canal called the osteonic (haversian) canal, which is surrounded by concentric rings (lamellae) of matrix. Between the rings of matrix, the bone cells (osteocytes) are located in spaces called lacunae.
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