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Osteocytes residing in lacunae of osteons of healthy compact bone are located quite a distance from the blood vessels in the central canals, yet they are well nourished. How can this be explained?
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Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Cells
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Exposure to optimum amounts of sunlight is necessary for proper bone maintenance and growth in children. (b) If a child lives in an area where exposure to sunlight is rare because of pollution or overcast skies, what can be done to minimize impaired maintenance and growth of bone?
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