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Which type of bone contains a central mass of spongy bone surrounded by a superficial thin layer of compact bone?
Which type of bone contains a central mass of spongy bone surrounded by a superficial thin layer of compact bone?
- Flat bone
- Long bone (correct)
- Short bone
- Irregular bone
What is the function of bone marrow?
What is the function of bone marrow?
- To produce blood cells (correct)
- To store calcium and phosphorus
- To facilitate joint movements
- To provide structural support
Where is the metaphysis located?
Where is the metaphysis located?
- Between the diaphysis and epiphysis of long bones (correct)
- In the central region of long bones
- In the spongy bone of flat bones
- At the ends of long bones
Which type of bone is composed of a thick tube of compact bone enclosing the marrow cavity?
Which type of bone is composed of a thick tube of compact bone enclosing the marrow cavity?
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What are the epiphyses of a long bone composed of?
What are the epiphyses of a long bone composed of?
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