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The structural unit of compact bone, made of concentric lamellae around a central canal, is called ____.

Correct answer C. the Haversian system (osteon)

Explanation

Each osteon has a central Haversian canal carrying blood vessels and nerves, surrounded by rings of lamellae with osteocytes in lacunae connected by canaliculi.

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