Bone Cells and Composition Quiz
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Bone Cells and Composition Quiz

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What type of bone is the femur classified as?

  • Long bone (correct)
  • Irregular bone
  • Short bone
  • Flat bone
  • Which bone classification includes bones that are generally cube-shaped and contain mostly spongy bone?

  • Irregular bones
  • Flat bones
  • Short bones (correct)
  • Sesamoid bones
  • What is the primary function of the periosteum in bones?

  • Secures periosteum to underlying bone
  • Contain osteoblasts and osteoclasts (correct)
  • Serve as an insertion for tendons and ligaments
  • Decrease surface friction
  • What is the purpose of the articular cartilage in bones?

    <p>Decreases surface friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of a long bone is responsible for lengthwise growth in children?

    <p>Epiphyseal plate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bone cells are responsible for repairing and forming bone tissue?

    <p>Osteoblasts and osteoclasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

    <p>Compact bone has a homogeneous structure with dense concentric circles of osseous tissue, while spongy bone has poorly organized trabeculae with open spaces.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of osteoprogenitor cells in bone tissue?

    <p>Undergo mitosis and differentiate into osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary organic component found in bones?

    <p>Osteoblasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of cartilage is the most common and found at the ends of bones, in joints, and soft parts of the body?

    <p>Hyaline cartilage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of compact bone in the body?

    <p>To provide structural support and protection for vital organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of canaliculi in compact bone?

    <p>Connect lacunae together to facilitate nutrient exchange</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone cell is responsible for bone reabsorption?

    <p>Osteoclasts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mineral component of bone that gives it hardness and compression strength?

    <p>Calcium phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where does hematopoiesis (blood cell formation) primarily occur in adults?

    <p>Spongy bones of the skull</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which bone function involves skeletal muscles attached to bones working in opposition to cause movement?

    <p>Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of bone primarily provides its tensile strength and flexibility?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which harmful mineral can be stored in bones among others like lead and radium?

    <p>Strontium</p> Signup and view all the answers

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