Which statement best describes primary bone?

A) Primary bone has regularly arranged parallel bundles of collagen fibers for strength.
B) Primary bone contains abundant osteocytes and little inorganic matrix.
C) Primary bone is stronger than secondary bone since it contains many lamellae.
D) Primary bone contains a higher percentage of inorganic matrix than secondary bone.


Answer: B

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