In bone, rings of matrix called ________ surround a central canal that contains blood vessels.
A) osteoblasts
B) canaliculi
C) concentric lamellae
D) osteoclasts

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Concentric lamellae are rings of matrix found in bone tissue that surround a central canal called the Haversian canal. The Haversian canal contains blood vessels and nerves that supply the bone tissue. Osteoblasts are bone-forming cells, canaliculi are small channels that allow for nutrient exchange between osteocytes (mature bone cells), and osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells.

In Bone, Rings of Matrix Called ________ Surround a Central