What is the primary function of the canaliculi in bone tissue?
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Correct answer: To carry cytoplasmic processes and nutrients
Canaliculi are tiny tunnels that radiate from lacunae. They contain the long cytoplasmic processes of osteocytes, allowing for nutrient distribution and communication between cells through the mineralized matrix.
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