Which of the following associations of bone structures and functions is NOT correct?

A. osteons - tubular units of compact bone
B. osteoblasts - cells that build bone tissue
C. lacunae - tiny chambers in concentric circles around a central canal
D. red bone marrow - fat-storage tissue
E. osteoclasts - cells that break down bone tissue


Answer: D

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