Biology: Concepts and Investigations
Biology: Concepts and Investigations
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Bone consists of a network of blood vessels and nerve fibers. The end of the bone consists of the spongy tissue with cartilage fibers. This cartilage tissue contains of a layer of collagen. There is a concentric ring of cells surrounded by a fluid in the bone consisting of the osteocyte cells. The outer bone consists of a rigid layer of cells called as the compact bone.

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Which of the following is the organic components in the solid bone tissue? A. Phosphorous B. Collagen C. Fat D. Calcium
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