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.   Lamella
C.   Osteon
D.   Osteocyte
E.   Trabeculum


C

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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