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

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


Answer: E

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