Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. All bones formed by intramembranous ossification are irregular bones.
2. An osteon contains osteocytes, lamellae, and a central canal, and is found in compact bone only.
3. The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress.
4. Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions.
5. Cartilage has a flexible matrix that can accommodate mitosis of chondrocytes.


1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. TRUE
4. TRUE
5. TRUE

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