Question

6 a passageway connecting neighboring osteocytes in an osteon is a a central canal b lamella c lacuna d canaliculi

Explanation:

• Central canal: It contains blood vessels and nerves, not for connecting osteocytes.
• Lamella: It is a layer of bone matrix, not a passageway.
• Lacuna: It is a small cavity that houses an osteocyte, not a connecting passageway.
• Canaliculi: These are small channels (passageways) that connect neighboring osteocytes in an osteon, allowing for communication and nutrient/waste exchange between them.

Answer:

D. canaliculi