Questions: A small chamber occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n)

A small chamber occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n)
Transcript text: A small chamber occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n)
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The answer is: lacuna.

Explanation:

  • A lacuna is a small cavity or chamber within the bone matrix that houses an osteocyte. Osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintain the bone tissue.
  • The term "lacuna" specifically refers to the space that an osteocyte occupies, and it is a key feature in the microscopic structure of bone.
  • Other terms related to bone structure, such as "canaliculi" or "osteon," do not refer to the chamber occupied by osteocytes. Canaliculi are small channels that connect lacunae, allowing for communication and nutrient exchange between osteocytes. An osteon is a structural unit of compact bone, consisting of concentric layers of calcified matrix.

In summary, the small chamber occupied by an osteocyte is called a lacuna.

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