Osteons I are the fundamental functional unit of much spongy bone II are aligned parallel to the long axis of the bone III. are cylindrical structures that contain a mineral matrix (lamellae) and living cells connected by canaliculi IV. they suround a canal containing blood vessels, nerves, and loose connective tissue (Haversian system) A. I II B. II IV C. I II II D. II II IV E. All of the above

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16. Osteons

I are the fundamental functional unit of much spongy bone

II are aligned parallel to the long axis of the bone

III. are cylindrical structures that contain a mineral matrix (lamellae) and living cells connected by canaliculi

IV. they suround a canal containing blood vessels, nerves, and loose connective tissue (Haversian system)

A. I II

B. II IV

C. I II II

D. II II IV

E. All of the above

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