_______, the Mature Bone Cells, are Found in Small Cavities

Question

_______, the mature bone cells, are found in small cavities called lacunae.
A) Osteoclasts
B) Haversian canals
C) Bone marrow
D) Osteocytes

Accepted Answer

Osteocytes are the mature bone cells and are found in small cavities called lacunae. Osteoclasts are responsible for breaking down and absorbing bone tissue, whereas Haversian canals are the channels that run through compact bone and contain blood vessels and nerves. Bone marrow is the soft tissue found within bone cavities and is not specifically related to mature bone cells.