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Compact bone is soft because it is not calcified.
Compact bone is soft because it is not calcified.
False
Osteogenic cells give rise to osteocytes.
Osteogenic cells give rise to osteocytes.
True
Osteoblasts secrete the bone matrix and deposit phosphate in it.
Osteoblasts secrete the bone matrix and deposit phosphate in it.
False
Osteocytes are large, multinucleated cells found in lacunae.
Osteocytes are large, multinucleated cells found in lacunae.
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Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption.
Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption.
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Compact bone is mainly found in the epiphysis of long bones.
Compact bone is mainly found in the epiphysis of long bones.
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Compact bone is a specialized type of connective tissue with a soft matrix.
Compact bone is a specialized type of connective tissue with a soft matrix.
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There are 3 types of bone cells.
There are 3 types of bone cells.
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Both compact and spongy bone contain type II collagen fibers.
Both compact and spongy bone contain type II collagen fibers.
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Osteocytes can be found singly in lacunae with branches running in the Haversian canals.
Osteocytes can be found singly in lacunae with branches running in the Haversian canals.
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Osteoclasts have a smooth border and primarily function in bone deposition.
Osteoclasts have a smooth border and primarily function in bone deposition.
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Haversian canals are formed of concentric bone lamellae and run longitudinally.
Haversian canals are formed of concentric bone lamellae and run longitudinally.
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Volkmann’s canals connect Haversian canals together and run longitudinally.
Volkmann’s canals connect Haversian canals together and run longitudinally.
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The outer layer of the periosteum is fibrous in nature.
The outer layer of the periosteum is fibrous in nature.
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Osteogenic cells give rise to osteoblasts.
Osteogenic cells give rise to osteoblasts.
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Osteoblasts primarily function to maintain the bone matrix.
Osteoblasts primarily function to maintain the bone matrix.
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Osteogenic cells are found in both periosteum and endosteum.
Osteogenic cells are found in both periosteum and endosteum.
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Osteocytes have branches that run in the Volkmann's canals.
Osteocytes have branches that run in the Volkmann's canals.
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Compact bone is mainly composed of spongy bone.
Compact bone is mainly composed of spongy bone.
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Osteoclasts primarily function in bone deposition.
Osteoclasts primarily function in bone deposition.
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Haversian canals run longitudinally through the bone.
Haversian canals run longitudinally through the bone.
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The outer layer of the periosteum is fibrous in nature and does not contain osteogenic cells.
The outer layer of the periosteum is fibrous in nature and does not contain osteogenic cells.
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Osteoblasts give rise to osteocytes.
Osteoblasts give rise to osteocytes.
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Osteocytes can be found in lacunae within the Haversian canals.
Osteocytes can be found in lacunae within the Haversian canals.
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Bone lamellae in compact bone contain Haversian systems.
Bone lamellae in compact bone contain Haversian systems.
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Osteoclasts have a smooth border and primarily function in bone resorption.
Osteoclasts have a smooth border and primarily function in bone resorption.
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