The canal that runs through the core of each osteon (the Haversian canal) is the site of .
A) blood vessels and nerve fibers
B) cartilage and interstitial lamellae
C) adipose tissue and nerve fibers
D) yellow marrow and spicules

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The Haversian canal, located at the center of each osteon in compact bone, contains blood vessels and nerve fibers, which supply nutrients and remove waste from bone cells.

The Canal That Runs Through the Core of Each Osteon