The arrangement of bone tissue shown in Figure
5.3 consists of ________.

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The arrangement of bone tissue shown in Figure 5.3 consists of osteons (also known as Haversian systems). These are the basic units of compact bone tissue, consisting of concentric layers of mineralized matrix called lamellae, surrounding a central canal that contains blood vessels and nerves. Option B, yellow marrow, is found in the medullary cavity of long bones and is responsible for storing fat. Option C, trabeculae, are the delicate, lattice-like structures found in spongy bone tissue. Option D, neurons, are specialized cells that transmit electrical impulses and are found throughout the nervous system, but not specifically within bone tissue. Option E, red marrow, is found within the trabecular cavities of spongy bone and is responsible for producing blood cells.

The Arrangement of Bone Tissue Shown in Figure