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?

Decreases surface friction Signup and view all the answers

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

Epiphyseal plate Signup and view all the answers

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

Osteoblasts and osteoclasts Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is the function of osteoprogenitor cells in bone tissue?

Undergo mitosis and differentiate into osteoblasts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary organic component found in bones?

Osteoblasts 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?

Hyaline cartilage Signup and view all the answers

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

To provide structural support and protection for vital organs Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of canaliculi in compact bone?

Connect lacunae together to facilitate nutrient exchange Signup and view all the answers

Which bone cell is responsible for bone reabsorption?

Osteoclasts Signup and view all the answers

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

Calcium phosphate Signup and view all the answers

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

Spongy bones of the skull Signup and view all the answers

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

Movement Signup and view all the answers

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

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

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

Strontium Signup and view all the answers