Asked by Brody Chester on Apr 28, 2024
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What structure allows the distribution of nutrients to osteocytes?
A) canaliculi
B) spongy bone
C) osteoblasts
D) growth plates
E) diaphysis
Canaliculi
Small, channel-like structures in bones that allow for communication and nutrient transport between osteocytes.
Osteocytes
Mature bone cells, derived from osteoblasts, that have become trapped within the matrix they have secreted. They play an essential role in bone biology, most notably in the maintenance of bone.
- Ascertain the anatomical configuration and purpose of bones.
Verified Answer
HA
Hayden AlbrightMay 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Canaliculi are tiny channels that allow nutrients and other substances to travel from the blood vessels of the central canal to the osteocytes (bone cells) surrounding them.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the anatomical configuration and purpose of bones.