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A Haversian canal with its surrounding lamellae and osteocytes constitutes a cylindrical unit of bone called

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Haversian

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Osteon

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Periosteum

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Endosteum

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Solution

The correct option is B Osteon
Osteon

The osteon consists of the Haversian canal, surrounded by lamellae (concentric rings of matrix).

Within the lamellae are spaces called lacunae that contain the bone cells or osteocytes.

The osteon is cylindrical and the fundamental unit of compact bone.

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