Bones have a vascular supply that is ________.
A) very extensive, including many arteries and veins branching throughout the bone
B) very poor; bones are not living, so blood is not needed
C) supplied simply by one artery
D) poor, therefore healing is very limited
E) None of the answers are correct.

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Bones have a very extensive vascular supply, with many arteries and veins branching throughout the bone to supply nutrients and remove waste products. This is important for the growth, maintenance, and repair of bone tissue.

Bones Have a Vascular Supply That Is ________