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What type of bone is the femur classified as?
Which bone classification includes bones that are generally cube-shaped and contain mostly spongy bone?
What is the primary function of the periosteum in bones?
What is the purpose of the articular cartilage in bones?
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Which part of a long bone is responsible for lengthwise growth in children?
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Which type of bone cells are responsible for repairing and forming bone tissue?
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What is the main difference between compact bone and spongy bone?
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What is the function of osteoprogenitor cells in bone tissue?
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What is the primary organic component found in bones?
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Which type of cartilage is the most common and found at the ends of bones, in joints, and soft parts of the body?
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What is the primary function of compact bone in the body?
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What is the role of canaliculi in compact bone?
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Which bone cell is responsible for bone reabsorption?
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What is the primary mineral component of bone that gives it hardness and compression strength?
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Where does hematopoiesis (blood cell formation) primarily occur in adults?
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Which bone function involves skeletal muscles attached to bones working in opposition to cause movement?
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Which component of bone primarily provides its tensile strength and flexibility?
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Which harmful mineral can be stored in bones among others like lead and radium?
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