The Endosteum Is Best Described as

question 5

Multiple Choice

The endosteum is best described as

• A)a tissue that is active during the growth or repair of bone.
• B)the cellular lining of the marrow cavity and central canals.
• C)an epithelial layer that covers the trabeculae of spongy bone.
• D)an incomplete epithelium that sometimes leaves matrix exposed.
• E)All of the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Eschar

Dead tissue that falls off from healthy skin after a burn, injury, or infection.

Scab

The crust that forms over a wound or sore during healing, consisting of dried blood, serum, and skin cells.

Itching

An irritating skin sensation causing a desire to scratch.

Fungi

A kingdom of spore-producing organisms feeding on organic matter, including molds, yeast, mushrooms, and toadstools.