What unit of bone consists of a central canal (containing blood vessels, nerves, and lymph vessels) surrounded by concentric rings of calcified matrix?

A. Osteocyte
B. Canaliculus
C. Osteon
D. Lamella
E. Trabeculum


Answer: C

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