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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?

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?

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?

Due to lack of collagenous fibres Signup and view all the answers

Why is bone tissue able to recover from injuries relatively quickly?

Due to its highly vascular composition Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bone cells in bone tissue?

To contribute to bone function despite their small volume Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of bone tissue?

Supporting the body and protecting internal organs Signup and view all the answers

What would happen if bone tissue lacked the inorganic phase?

It would shatter easily Signup and view all the answers

How does bone tissue differ from cartilage in terms of recovery from injuries?

Cartilage recovers more quickly than bone tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of bone tissue that makes it hard and flexible at the same time?

Contains both organic and inorganic phases Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of bone cells in bone tissue despite their small volume?

Blood cell production Signup and view all the answers

Why is bone tissue considered a highly vascular form of connective tissue?

For its role in calcium homeostasis and haematopoiesis Signup and view all the answers