Which layer of the periosteum contains the osteoprogenitor cells necessary for bone repair and growth?
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Correct answer: Inner osteogenic layer
The periosteum has two layers: an outer fibrous layer of dense irregular connective tissue and an inner osteogenic layer. The inner layer contains the stem cells (osteoprogenitor cells) that differentiate into osteoblasts.
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