Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 12, Problem 1.1CT
Summary Introduction

To analyze:

The process by which the osteocytes obtain nutrients and eliminate waste.

Introduction:

Osteocytes aremature bone cell formed when an osteoblast becomes surrounded by its own matrix and entrapped in a cavity called lacuna.

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