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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question
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Compact bone is primarily organized into structural units called:
Options
A Trabeculae
B Cartilage pads
C Osteons (Haversian systems)
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D Marrow cavities
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Compact bone is densely packed and organized into cylindrical structures called osteons or Haversian systems, which contain concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal.

Hint

These units contain blood vessels and nerves running through the central canal.

Question Info

Course: ZOO 101
Topic: ZOO 101 Past Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 18 of 2214
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