21. What is the phenomenon of the skeletal system where old bone tissue is replaced by new bone tissue periodically throughout life? A. Bone growth B. Ossification C. Remodeling D. None of these 22. What membrane surrounds most bone? A. Periosteum B. Cartilage C. Adipose tissue D. None of these 23. Most bone emerges from ___________. A. Cartilage tissue B. Adipose tissue C. Periosteum D. None of these 24. What do you call the spaces in the Osteon that house the bone cells (osteocytes)? A. Canaliculi B. Central Canal C. Concentric rings D. Lacuna
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The phenomenon of the skeletal system where old bone tissue is replaced by new bone tissue periodically throughout life is called remodeling. So, the answer is C. Remodeling. Show more…
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