Bone is surrounded by a membrane called:
Correct answer: D. Periosteum
- A. Perichondrium
- B. Prostomium
- C. Perimycium
- D. Periosteum
Explanation
The correct answer is periosteum. The periosteum is a dense fibrous membrane covering the surface of bones. It plays a vital role in bone growth and repair and contains blood vessels and nerves that supply nutrients and sensation to the bone.The perichondrium surrounds cartilage, not bone. The prostomium is unrelated to bone, being a part of certain invertebrates. Perimycium pertains to muscle tissue, not bone.
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