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Which type of bone tissue is dense and looks smooth and homogeneous?
Which type of bone tissue is dense and looks smooth and homogeneous?
- Short bone
- Spongy bone
- Long bone
- Compact bone (correct)
Where does blood cell formation, hematopoiesis, occur in the human body?
Where does blood cell formation, hematopoiesis, occur in the human body?
- Within the marrow cavities of certain bones (correct)
- In the brain
- In the lungs
- In the liver
Which bones are typically longer than wide and have a shaft with heads at both ends?
Which bones are typically longer than wide and have a shaft with heads at both ends?
- Flat bones
- Long bones (correct)
- Irregular bones
- Short bones
What are examples of long bones in the human body?
What are examples of long bones in the human body?
Which bones are generally cube-shaped and contain mostly spongy bone tissue?
Which bones are generally cube-shaped and contain mostly spongy bone tissue?
What is the function of spongy bone in the skeletal system?
What is the function of spongy bone in the skeletal system?
What distinguishes compact bone from spongy bone?
What distinguishes compact bone from spongy bone?
Which type of bone is classified as having an irregular shape and does not fit into other bone classification categories?
Which type of bone is classified as having an irregular shape and does not fit into other bone classification categories?
What is the function of the medullary cavity in a long bone?
What is the function of the medullary cavity in a long bone?
Which part of a long bone is composed mostly of a thin layer of spongy bone and articulates with other bones?
Which part of a long bone is composed mostly of a thin layer of spongy bone and articulates with other bones?
What is the function of Sharpey's fibers in a long bone?
What is the function of Sharpey's fibers in a long bone?
Which classification of bones includes examples like the skull, ribs, and sternum?
Which classification of bones includes examples like the skull, ribs, and sternum?
What is the primary composition of the medullary cavity in adults?
What is the primary composition of the medullary cavity in adults?
Which part of a long bone makes up the bone's length and is mainly composed of compact bone?
Which part of a long bone makes up the bone's length and is mainly composed of compact bone?
What covers the external surface of the epiphyses and provides a smooth and slippery surface for joint movement?
What covers the external surface of the epiphyses and provides a smooth and slippery surface for joint movement?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
Which type of cell is responsible for bone formation in the skeletal system?
Which type of cell is responsible for bone formation in the skeletal system?
What is the function of epiphyseal plates in long bones during childhood?
What is the function of epiphyseal plates in long bones during childhood?
Which part of the human skeleton is primarily composed of hyaline cartilage in embryos?
Which part of the human skeleton is primarily composed of hyaline cartilage in embryos?
What is the function of canaliculi in bone tissue?
What is the function of canaliculi in bone tissue?
Which category of bone marking includes projections that grow out from the bone surface?
Which category of bone marking includes projections that grow out from the bone surface?
Where are osteons (Haversian systems) found in bone tissue?
Where are osteons (Haversian systems) found in bone tissue?
'Bone remodeling' is a process primarily carried out by which types of cells?
'Bone remodeling' is a process primarily carried out by which types of cells?
What is the main function of bones in the body as described in the text?
What is the main function of bones in the body as described in the text?
How many bones are there in the axial skeleton according to the text?
How many bones are there in the axial skeleton according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the skeletal system mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the skeletal system mentioned in the text?
How are the 206 bones in the skeletal system divided according to the text?
How are the 206 bones in the skeletal system divided according to the text?
Which of the following is a major anatomical area of a long bone discussed in the text?
Which of the following is a major anatomical area of a long bone discussed in the text?
What role do bone salts play in bone structure as per the text?
What role do bone salts play in bone structure as per the text?
Which bone formation process involves the replacement of pre-existing connective tissue with bone tissue?
Which bone formation process involves the replacement of pre-existing connective tissue with bone tissue?
What is the main function of the rib cage as described in the text?
What is the main function of the rib cage as described in the text?
Which of the following situations does bone formation NOT occur in?
Which of the following situations does bone formation NOT occur in?
Which bone is correctly matched with its location?
Which bone is correctly matched with its location?
What connects neighboring osteocytes in an osteon?
What connects neighboring osteocytes in an osteon?
Which organelle is prominent in osteoclasts?
Which organelle is prominent in osteoclasts?
Which process causes bones to thicken?
Which process causes bones to thicken?
What is the function of osteoblasts in bone formation?
What is the function of osteoblasts in bone formation?
Which type of bone is the sternum classified as?
Which type of bone is the sternum classified as?
