Outer surface of bones is covered by a dense layer of connective tissue, called as ___________ ?
Correct answer: A. Periosteum
- A. Periosteum
- B. Woven bone
- C. Epithelium lining
- D. Connective lining
Explanation
The periosteum is a dense connective-tissue covering around the outer surface of most bones; it contains blood vessels, nerves and bone-forming cells. Students may choose epithelium lining, but bone is covered by connective tissue rather than epithelial tissue.
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