Question

multiple choice question the osteocytes receive blood and are connected to the _______ by way of the canaliculi. lamellae red marrow central canal diaphysis

Explanation:

Osteocytes are mature bone cells. Canaliculi are tiny canals. Osteocytes receive nutrients and oxygen from blood - containing vessels in the central canal and are connected to the central canal via canaliculi. Lamellae are layers of bone matrix, red marrow is involved in blood cell formation, and diaphysis is the shaft of a long bone. None of these are directly connected to osteocytes via canaliculi for blood - related functions.

Answer:

C. central canal