Bone Classification and Structure Quiz

What are the four categories bone can be categorized into based on their shapes?

Long, short, flat, irregular

What is the function of the epiphyseal plate in a long bone?

The epiphyseal plate is where the bone grows in length.

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone histology?

Osteoclasts are responsible for bone repair and remodeling by removing existing bone.

Where is yellow marrow stored in bones?

Yellow marrow is stored in the cavities within bones. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the periosteum in bone structure?

The periosteum covers most of the outer surface of bone. Signup and view all the answers

What makes up the majority of the outer surface of a bone?

The periosteum, a dense connective tissue, makes up the majority of the outer surface of a bone. Signup and view all the answers

What is the repeating unit in bone called?

Osteons Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of canaliculi in bone?

Nutrient exchange Signup and view all the answers

Where is spongy bone found?

Epiphyses and interior of bones Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of bone elongation called?

Endochondral ossification Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

Remove existing bone Signup and view all the answers

What are the mature bone cells derived from osteoblasts called?

Osteocytes Signup and view all the answers

How is cortical bone covered on its outer surface?

Periosteum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bone in calcium homeostasis?

Stores calcium and regulates blood calcium levels Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone increases blood calcium levels via osteoclast activation?

Parathyroid hormone (PTH) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of vitamin D in regulating blood calcium levels?

Activates Signup and view all the answers

What are the four general categories into which bones can be categorized based on their shapes?

Long, short, flat, and irregular Signup and view all the answers

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

Epiphyseal plate Signup and view all the answers

Where is yellow marrow stored within bones?

Cavities within bones Signup and view all the answers

What covers the majority of the outer surface of a bone?

Periosteum Signup and view all the answers

Bone Classification and Structure Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the four categories bone can be categorized into based on their shapes?

What is the function of the epiphyseal plate in a long bone?

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone histology?

Where is yellow marrow stored in bones?

What is the function of the periosteum in bone structure?

What makes up the majority of the outer surface of a bone?

What is the repeating unit in bone called?

What is the function of canaliculi in bone?

Where is spongy bone found?

What is the process of bone elongation called?

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

What are the mature bone cells derived from osteoblasts called?

How is cortical bone covered on its outer surface?

What is the primary function of bone in calcium homeostasis?

Which hormone increases blood calcium levels via osteoclast activation?

What is the role of vitamin D in regulating blood calcium levels?

What are the four general categories into which bones can be categorized based on their shapes?

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

Where is yellow marrow stored within bones?

What covers the majority of the outer surface of a bone?

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Bone Classification and Structure Quiz

Questions and Answers

What are the four categories bone can be categorized into based on their shapes?

What is the function of the epiphyseal plate in a long bone?

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone histology?

Where is yellow marrow stored in bones?

What is the function of the periosteum in bone structure?

What makes up the majority of the outer surface of a bone?

What is the repeating unit in bone called?

What is the function of canaliculi in bone?

Where is spongy bone found?

What is the process of bone elongation called?

What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

What are the mature bone cells derived from osteoblasts called?

How is cortical bone covered on its outer surface?

What is the primary function of bone in calcium homeostasis?

Which hormone increases blood calcium levels via osteoclast activation?

What is the role of vitamin D in regulating blood calcium levels?

What are the four general categories into which bones can be categorized based on their shapes?

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

Where is yellow marrow stored within bones?

What covers the majority of the outer surface of a bone?

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