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A bone is distinguished from cartilage by the presence of
A bone is distinguished from cartilage by the presence of
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The correct option is D Haversian canals
The Haversian canal is the cylindrical, column-like structures that is present in compact bones. The Haversian canals surround blood vessels and nerve cells throughout the bone. It communicates with osteocytes in lacunae through canaliculi. This arrangement is conducive to mineral salt deposits and storage which gives the bone tissue its strength. It is absent in cartilage. Collagen forms bone, cartilage and tendons.Thus, the correct answer is option D.
The Haversian canal is the cylindrical, column-like structures that is present in compact bones. The Haversian canals surround blood vessels and nerve cells throughout the bone. It communicates with osteocytes in lacunae through canaliculi. This arrangement is conducive to mineral salt deposits and storage which gives the bone tissue its strength. It is absent in cartilage. Collagen forms bone, cartilage and tendons.
Thus, the correct answer is option D.
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