Connective Tissues: Cartilage and Bone Overview

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What stage involves chondrogenic cells proliferating and cartilage being deposited in fracture repair?

  • Stage 1: Haematoma
  • Stage 2: Provisional Callus (correct)
  • Stage 4: Remodelling
  • Stage 3: Bony Callus

Which cells are involved in fracture repair and promote bony callus formation?

  • Fibroblasts
  • Osteoclasts
  • Chondroblasts
  • Osteoprogenic cells (correct)

What is the function of osteoclasts in fracture repair?

  • Form granulation tissue
  • Facilitate bone repair by bone resorption (correct)
  • Invade the blood clot
  • Promote cartilage deposition

Which factor contributes to the properties of connective tissue?

<p>Ground substance (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for producing the extracellular matrix (ECM) in bone?

<p>Fibroblasts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of Osteoblasts in bone physiology?

<p>Promote bone mineralization (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage is characterized by abundant elastic fibers and can be identified by black-stained elastin?

<p>Elastic Cartilage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cartilage growth, which process involves the generation of new matrix within pre-existing cartilage that leads to interstitial growth?

<p>Interstitial Cartilage Regeneration (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cartilage is associated with dense connective tissue, found in structures like the pubic symphysis and the annulus fibrosus?

<p>Fibrous Cartilage (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for bone repair, as they have poor blood supply and incomplete regeneration capability?

<p>Osteogenic Cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of bone regarding the mineral source it provides?

<p>Calcium (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is the most common, appearing bluish white, and contributes to the temporary skeleton during growth?

<p>Hyaline Cartilage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary organic component of bone tissue?

<p>Collagen (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone tissue has a random organization of collagen and low mineral content?

<p>Woven bone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone cell type is involved in resorption, remodeling, and repair of bone?

<p>Osteoclasts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of periosteum in bone physiology?

<p>Secrete new bone matrix (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of bone development and resorption, what is the role of osteocytes in the bone matrix?

<p>Maintain bone matrix integrity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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