Biology
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Question
Outer surface of bones is covered by a dense layer of connective tissue, called as ___________ ?
A
Periosteum
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B
Woven bone
C
Epithelium lining
D
Connective lining
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A
Periosteum
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B
Woven bone
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C
Epithelium lining
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D
Connective lining
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Explanation
The periosteum is the dense, fibrous layer of connective tissue that covers the outer surface of most bones, containing blood vessels and cells important for bone growth and repair.