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Osteons are the functional units of spongy bone.
Osteons are the functional units of spongy bone.
False
The outermost layer of bones is called endosteum.
The outermost layer of bones is called endosteum.
False
Osteoclasts facilitate the mineralization of osteoid matrix.
Osteoclasts facilitate the mineralization of osteoid matrix.
False
Compact bone contains trabeculae that enclose bone marrow and vessels.
Compact bone contains trabeculae that enclose bone marrow and vessels.
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Periosteum is anchored by Howship's lacunae.
Periosteum is anchored by Howship's lacunae.
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Osteocytes are differentiated osteoblasts trapped in the bone matrix.
Osteocytes are differentiated osteoblasts trapped in the bone matrix.
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Osteoblasts are located in Howship's lacunae.
Osteoblasts are located in Howship's lacunae.
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Spongy bone contains canaliculi for communication between adjacent cavities.
Spongy bone contains canaliculi for communication between adjacent cavities.
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Compact bone has lamina dura that is less radio-opaque in x-rays.
Compact bone has lamina dura that is less radio-opaque in x-rays.
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'Osteoclasts ->Cut bone' is a statement describing the role of osteoblasts.
'Osteoclasts ->Cut bone' is a statement describing the role of osteoblasts.
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