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Osteocytes are large multinucleated cells located on bony surfaces.
Osteocytes are large multinucleated cells located on bony surfaces.
False (B)
Compact bone is primarily found in the epiphysis of long bones.
Compact bone is primarily found in the epiphysis of long bones.
False (B)
Haversian canals run longitudinally within the compact bone.
Haversian canals run longitudinally within the compact bone.
True (A)
Osteogenic cells give rise to osteoblasts in the periosteum only.
Osteogenic cells give rise to osteoblasts in the periosteum only.
Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption.
Osteoclasts are responsible for bone resorption.
Spongy bone is hard because it is made up of adipose tissue.
Spongy bone is hard because it is made up of adipose tissue.
Bone lamellae contain Volkmann's canals that connect Haversian canals transversely.
Bone lamellae contain Volkmann's canals that connect Haversian canals transversely.
Osteoblasts primarily function to maintain the bone matrix.
Osteoblasts primarily function to maintain the bone matrix.
Both periosteum and endosteum are components of compact bone.
Both periosteum and endosteum are components of compact bone.
Osteogenic cells originate from blood monocytes and function in bone resorption.
Osteogenic cells originate from blood monocytes and function in bone resorption.
Which type of bone matrix is hard due to the presence of calcium salts and type I collagen fibers?
Which type of bone matrix is hard due to the presence of calcium salts and type I collagen fibers?
What is the function of osteocytes in bone?
What is the function of osteocytes in bone?
Where are osteoclasts commonly found in bones?
Where are osteoclasts commonly found in bones?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bones?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bones?
Which cells originate from osteogenic cells and eventually give rise to osteocytes?
Which cells originate from osteogenic cells and eventually give rise to osteocytes?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
Where are osteogenic cells primarily located within bones?
Where are osteogenic cells primarily located within bones?
What is the primary function of compact bone in the body?
What is the primary function of compact bone in the body?
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