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What is the biphasic composition of bone tissue?
What is the biphasic composition of bone tissue?
- Organic phase and inorganic phase (correct)
- Minerals and ground substance
- Haematopoesis and calcium homeostasis
- Fibres and cells
What primary function does bone tissue serve?
What primary function does bone tissue serve?
- Protection of internal organs
- Supporting the body
- Blood cell production
- All of the above (correct)
Why does bone tissue contain both organic and inorganic phases?
Why does bone tissue contain both organic and inorganic phases?
- To make it brittle
- To prevent shattering and provide support (correct)
- To make it hard
- To make it flexible
Why would bones be brittle and shatter easily without the organic phase?
Why would bones be brittle and shatter easily without the organic phase?
Why is bone tissue able to recover from injuries relatively quickly?
Why is bone tissue able to recover from injuries relatively quickly?
What is the role of bone cells in bone tissue?
What is the role of bone cells in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of bone tissue?
What is the primary function of bone tissue?
What would happen if bone tissue lacked the inorganic phase?
What would happen if bone tissue lacked the inorganic phase?
How does bone tissue differ from cartilage in terms of recovery from injuries?
How does bone tissue differ from cartilage in terms of recovery from injuries?
What is the composition of bone tissue that makes it hard and flexible at the same time?
What is the composition of bone tissue that makes it hard and flexible at the same time?
What is the role of bone cells in bone tissue despite their small volume?
What is the role of bone cells in bone tissue despite their small volume?
Why is bone tissue considered a highly vascular form of connective tissue?
Why is bone tissue considered a highly vascular form of connective tissue?
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