Question
Biology Question on Animal Tissues
The matrix of bone and cartilage can be distinguished by the presence of ______ in former.
A
Haversian canal
B
lacuna
C
chromatophores
D
adipose cells
Answer
Haversian canal
Explanation
Solution
The Haversian canals, a characteristic feature of the mammalian bones, are present in the matrix. Each Haversian canal contains an artery, a vein, a lymph vessel, a nerve and some bone cells, all packed in with connective tissue.