Bones are covered and lined by a protective tissue called periosteum. The inner (osteogenic) layer consists primarily of ________

A) osteogenic cells
B) chondrocytes and osteocytes
C) dense irregular connective tissue
D) cartilage and compact bone


A

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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