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Which statement best explains why bone is considered a living tissue?

A. It is composed entirely of mineral salts
B. It contains living cells supplied by blood vessels
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C. It lacks extracellular matrix
D. It cannot repair after injury

📝 Explanation

Correct: Bone contains living osteocytes, blood vessels, and nerves, making it metabolically active. A: Minerals alone are non-living. C: Bone has abundant extracellular matrix. D: Bone has a remarkable capacity for repair. Concept: Characteristics of living bone tissue.

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  • It is composed entirely of mineral salts
  • It contains living cells supplied by blood vessels
  • It lacks extracellular matrix
  • It cannot repair after injury

Correct: Bone contains living osteocytes, blood vessels, and nerves, making it metabolically active. A: Minerals alone are non-living. C: Bone has abundant extracellular matrix. D: Bone has a remarkable capacity for repair. Concept: Characteristics of living bone tissue.

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