The Interconnecting Bony Struts of Spongy Bone Are Known as ________

question 15

Multiple Choice

The interconnecting bony struts of spongy bone are known as ________.

• A) Haversian canals
• B) perforating canals
• C) lacunae
• D) trabeculae

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Definitions:

Calcium Homeostasis

The regulation of calcium levels in the body, crucial for bone health, muscle function, and nerve signaling.

Parathyroid Hormone

A substance produced by the parathyroid glands responsible for controlling calcium concentration in the bloodstream.

Osteoclast Activity

The process involving cells that break down bone tissue, playing a vital role in bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis.

Closed Fracture

A type of bone fracture where the skin remains intact over the site of the break in the bone.