Question 1
The central (Haversian) canal that runs through the core of each osteon is the site of ________.
◦ blood vessels and nerve fibers
◦ cartilage and interstitial lamellae
◦ adipose tissue and nerve fibers
◦ yellow marrow and spicules
Question 2
The resilience of bone is thought to come from which of the following?
◦ amount of mineral salts in the bone
◦ sacrificial bonds in or between collagen molecules
◦ presence of osteoblasts in the bone
◦ amount of mineral salt and protein in the bone