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What percentage of bone is comprised of compact bone?

90%

60%

70%

80% (correct)

At what age does bone ossification typically complete?

18 years

21 years

30 years

25 years (correct)

Which type of ossification begins with a fibrous membrane?

Endochondral ossification

Vascular ossification

Intramembranous ossification (correct)

Osteogenic ossification

How many centers of ossification typically begin during late fetal life?

3 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone formation replaces cartilage with bone?

Endochondral ossification Signup and view all the answers

What is the major tissue composition of the embryonic skeleton during the initial phase of ossification?

Collagen and blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of bone ossification?

Intramembranous and Endochondral Signup and view all the answers

Which bones are primarily formed through intramembranous ossification?

Flat bones in the skull Signup and view all the answers

At what stage in development does ossification begin?

Embryonic Signup and view all the answers

What are the primary cells responsible for the production of new bone?

Osteoblasts Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes osteoclasts?

They break down bone tissue and assist in remodeling. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to osteoblasts once they become trapped in lacunae?

They differentiate into osteocytes. Signup and view all the answers

What role does cartilage play in the process mentioned?

It serves as a precursor that is replaced by bone. Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the term 'ossification centres'?

Points where bone formation begins. Signup and view all the answers

How do osteocytes contribute to bone health?

They communicate with other bone cells for maintenance. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the epiphyseal plate?

To facilitate growth in bone length. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes osteoblasts from osteoclasts in function?

Osteoblasts produce bone matrix while osteoclasts break down bone. Signup and view all the answers

What is true about the functioning of osteoblasts throughout life?

They continue to produce new bone indefinitely. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of osteoblasts in bone formation?

They secrete matrix material called osteoid. Signup and view all the answers

What structure is formed by the radiating of new bone from ossification centers?

Trabeculae Signup and view all the answers

Which inorganic substance is primarily deposited to form hard bone material?

Calcium Signup and view all the answers

What is the composition of osteoid, the matrix material secreted by osteoblasts?

Gel-like collagen Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the soft spots on a baby's skull during development?

They represent areas of ossification. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that leads to the soft spots on a baby's skull?

Incomplete bone formation. Signup and view all the answers

During the initial phase of bone formation, osteoblasts transform which type of tissue?

Cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is formed during the ossification process?

Specialized connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of trabeculae in bone structure?

They provide a framework for bone strength. Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves the gradual replacement of a cartilage model by bone?

Endochondral ossification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary component of the organic matrix of bone?

Collagen Signup and view all the answers

Which structure serves as the functional unit of compact bone?

Osteon Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone tissue appears solid when observed macroscopically?

Compact bone Signup and view all the answers

What does the central Haversian canal contain?

Blood vessels, lymph, and nerves Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone tissue contains red bone marrow?

Cancellous bone Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a feature of compact bone?

Appears spongy macroscopically Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of bone resorption cells?

To maintain the shape of bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of fully developed bone?

Inorganic and organic materials Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of bone is typically composed of water?

30-40% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the composition of bone?

A mix of inorganic materials, organic materials, and water Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of osteoblasts in relation to osteoclast activity?

They balance out osteoclast activity Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best distinguishes organic materials in bone?

They include proteins like collagen Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of bone makes it suited to protect delicate body structures?

Its density and rigidity Signup and view all the answers

How are red and white blood cells produced in relation to bone?

From bone marrow Signup and view all the answers

Which is considered the hardest tissue in the body?

Dental enamel Signup and view all the answers

At what point in life does bone demonstrate a large capacity for growth?

In the first two decades of life Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a type of bone

Thin Signup and view all the answers

Which term is not part of bone development

Extracellular ossification Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Endocrine Function and Bone Development

Sound conduction enables the perception of vibrations essential for hearing.
Hormones are produced from precursors involved in growth and brain development.
Bone ossification begins before birth, starting around the third month of fetal life and completing by age 25.
Three ossification centers contribute to bone development in late adolescence.

Types of Ossification

Intramembranous Ossification:
- Involves flat bones, primarily in the skull, starting as fibrous membranes.
- Osteoblasts secrete osteoid to form a network of trabecular bone.
- Hydroxyapatite deposits mineralize the bone matrix.
Endochondral Ossification:
- Replaces cartilage with bone, starting with a cartilage model.
- Osteoblasts differentiate and form bone within this cartilage framework.

Bone Structure and Composition

Compact bone constitutes about 80% of skeletal mass, appearing solid macroscopically.
Cancellous or spongy bone accounts for around 20%, characterized by a lighter and more flexible structure, containing red bone marrow.
Bone cells consist of:
- Osteoblasts: Responsible for forming new bone and producing osteoid.
- Osteocytes: Mature bone cells that support communication and maintain bone matrix.
- Osteoclasts: Large cells that break down bone tissue, aiding in remodeling and maintaining bone shape.

Matrix of Bone

Composed of:
- Inorganic Components: 40-50% mineral salts, primarily calcium phosphate, key to bone hardness.
- Organic Components: 30-40% collagen that provides tensile strength.
- Water: Approximately 20%, contributing to bone hydration and flexibility.

Structural Unit of Bone

The osteon or Haversian system serves as the basic structural and functional unit of bone.
Each osteon contains a central Haversian canal which houses blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic vessels.

Bone Marrow and Regeneration

Bone marrow is crucial for the production of red and white blood cells and platelets, with old red blood cells being destroyed at a rate of approximately two million per second.
Bone shows significant growth capacity during the first two decades of life and has regenerative abilities throughout life.

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