17 Questions
What stage involves chondrogenic cells proliferating and cartilage being deposited in fracture repair?
Stage 2: Provisional Callus
Which cells are involved in fracture repair and promote bony callus formation?
Osteoprogenic cells
What is the function of osteoclasts in fracture repair?
Facilitate bone repair by bone resorption
Which factor contributes to the properties of connective tissue?
Ground substance
Which cells are responsible for producing the extracellular matrix (ECM) in bone?
Fibroblasts
What is the primary function of Osteoblasts in bone physiology?
Promote bone mineralization
What type of cartilage is characterized by abundant elastic fibers and can be identified by black-stained elastin?
Elastic Cartilage
In cartilage growth, which process involves the generation of new matrix within pre-existing cartilage that leads to interstitial growth?
Interstitial Cartilage Regeneration
What type of cartilage is associated with dense connective tissue, found in structures like the pubic symphysis and the annulus fibrosus?
Fibrous Cartilage
Which cells are responsible for bone repair, as they have poor blood supply and incomplete regeneration capability?
Osteogenic Cells
What is the main function of bone regarding the mineral source it provides?
Calcium
Which type of cartilage is the most common, appearing bluish white, and contributes to the temporary skeleton during growth?
Hyaline Cartilage
What is the primary organic component of bone tissue?
Collagen
Which type of bone tissue has a random organization of collagen and low mineral content?
Woven bone
Which bone cell type is involved in resorption, remodeling, and repair of bone?
Osteoclasts
What is the primary role of periosteum in bone physiology?
Secrete new bone matrix
In terms of bone development and resorption, what is the role of osteocytes in the bone matrix?
Maintain bone matrix integrity
Explore the fundamental concepts of connective tissues, focusing on the characteristics, components, types, and functions of cartilage and bone. Learn about the structure and significance of hyaline cartilage, elastic cartilage, and fibrocartilage in the context of human anatomy and physiology.
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