The microscopic channels in bone that provide a pathway for blood are called
A) lacunae
B) lamellae
C) canaliculi
D) osteonic canals
E) spicules

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Canaliculi are microscopic channels in bone that connect the lacunae (small spaces housing bone cells) to each other and to larger channels called osteonic canals. These canaliculi provide a pathway for blood vessels to reach the bone cells and deliver nutrients and oxygen. Lamellae are layers of bone tissue, and spicules are thin, needle-like structures found in spongy bone.

The Microscopic Channels in Bone That Provide a Pathway for Blood