Which one of the following statements is TRUE regarding bone?

A) The epiphysis of a long bone is filled with yellow bone marrow.
B) Bone is not considered to be a living tissue because it does not contain cells or blood vessels.
C) Dense compact bone is located in the center of a long bone.
D) Stem cells responsible for the production of blood cells are located in red bone marrow.
E) The outer surface of a bone is covered with loose connective tissue.