Bone Plasticity and Homeostasis Quiz

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How does the constant formation and destruction of bones contribute to bone plasticity?

  • By mobilizing calcium from the bone matrix
  • By promoting iron and magnesium absorption
  • By enhancing bone flexibility (correct)
  • By increasing the number of osteoclasts

What role do osteoclasts play in bone homeostasis?

  • They break down and resorb bone tissue (correct)
  • They maintain bone density
  • They promote iron and magnesium absorption
  • They continuously form new bone tissue

What materials are mobilized from the bone matrix during bone homeostasis?

  • Iron and magnesium
  • Collagen fibers
  • Growth factors
  • Calcium, phosphate, and other minerals (correct)

What is the significance of bone constantly being formed and destroyed in bone homeostasis?

<p>It allows bone to adapt to changing mechanical demands (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

One consequence of an imbalance in osteoblastic and osteoclastic activity is:

<p>Decreased bone flexibility (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main factors the body requires to maintain bone homeostasis?

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

What is the primary role of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

<p>Breaking down and resorbing bone tissue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone cell acts as stem cells and is responsible for producing new osteoblasts?

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

If a bone has high collagen content but lacks hydroxyapatite, what would be its characteristic?

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

Which type of bone cell is considered the 'master' regulator of bone maintenance?

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

What contribution do mineral salts make to hydroxyapatite in bone tissue?

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

Which component of the extracellular matrix in bone tissue is responsible for its hardness?

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

What analogy best describes the function of trabecular bone in spreading force?

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

Which characteristic of trabecular bone allows it to resist forces from multiple directions?

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

What process is responsible for increasing the width of a bone through the addition of new bone matrix?

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

Which cells are responsible for adding new bone matrix during bone remodeling?

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

What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?

<p>Removing bone from the medullary cavity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Bone homeostasis is maintained through a balance between which two processes?

<p>Osteoclast activity and bone formation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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