When Talking About the Conditions on a Slave Ship,Olaudah Equiano

question 45

Essay

When talking about the conditions on a slave ship,Olaudah Equiano wrote,"I now wished for the last friend,death,to relieve me." Why was the middle passage so devastating? Discuss the middle passage in detail.

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Definitions:

Osteoblasts

Cells with bone-forming capability, responsible for the synthesis and mineralization of bone during both initial bone formation and later bone remodeling.

Osteoclasts

Cells that break down bone tissue, playing a crucial role in bone growth, healing, and remodeling.

Lamellae

Thin layers or plates found in bones, structured to provide strength and stability.

Lacunae

Small cavities in bone or cartilage tissue housing osteocytes or chondrocytes, cells essential for bone maintenance and cartilage elasticity.