Which One of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Bone

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding bone?

• A) The epiphysis of a long bone is filled with yellow bone marrow.
• B) Bone is not considered to be a living tissue because it does not contain cells or blood vessels.
• C) Dense compact bone is located in the center of a long bone.
• D) Stem cells responsible for the production of blood cells are located in red bone marrow.
• E) The outer surface of a bone is covered with loose connective tissue.

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