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Bone Formation and Osteoblasts Quiz

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How is bone formation characterized?

By the process of nerve stimulation
By the process of muscle contraction
By the process of ossification (correct)
By the process of fat accumulation

What is the primary method of bone formation?

Tendon contraction
Ligament stretching
Endochondral ossification (correct)
Cartilage liquefaction

What is the role of osteoblasts in bone formation?

They regulate muscle contraction
They build new bone tissue (correct)
They store excess fat in bones
They break down old bone tissue

What is the primary process involved in bone formation?

Ossification (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are primarily responsible for bone formation?

Osteoblasts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osteocytes in bone formation?

Maintaining bone structure and detecting mechanical stress (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Ossification

The process of bone formation.

Endochondral ossification

The primary method of bone formation, involving cartilage as a precursor.

Osteoblasts

Cells that synthesize and deposit new bone tissue.

Osteocytes

Cells responsible for maintaining bone structure and detecting mechanical stress.

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