Bone Composition and Structure

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What percentage of bone's solid matrix is composed of organic materials?

  • 5-10%
  • 20-30% (correct)
  • 40-50%
  • 10-20%

What is the primary component of bone's solid matrix by weight?

  • Calcium salts (correct)
  • Phosphate
  • Calcium carbonate
  • Organic materials

What is the ratio of inorganic to organic components in bone's solid matrix?

  • 3:1
  • 7:3 (correct)
  • 1:1
  • 2:1

What type of connective tissue is characterized by a solid matrix?

<p>Bone tissue (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the organic components in bone's solid matrix?

<p>Facilitating cell adhesion (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic feature of a specific type of connective tissue?

<p>Extensive intercellular substance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the matrix in connective tissue?

<p>To provide mechanical support (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cell type is NOT typically found in connective tissue?

<p>Neurons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key role of connective tissue in the immune system?

<p>Providing a barrier to pathogens (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common component of the matrix in connective tissue?

<p>Proteoglycans (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of the matrix in blood, a type of connective tissue?

<p>It is fluid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the connective tissue that includes blood and lymph?

<p>Transporting nutrients and waste (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is characterized by a fluid matrix?

<p>Tissue with liquid matrix (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the matrix in connective tissue with a fluid matrix?

<p>Minerals (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fluid matrix of blood?

<p>Plasma (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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