What is the Basic Unit of Compact Bone Tissue

Question

What is the basic unit of compact bone tissue?
A) osteon
B) stroma
C) lamellae
D) chromosome
E) lacunae

Accepted Answer

The basic unit of compact bone tissue is the osteon, also known as the Haversian system. It is a cylindrical structure that contains a central canal surrounded by concentric rings of calcified matrix.