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Four Principal Types of Cells in Bone Tissue

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When does bone development begin in an embryo?

Sixth week (correct)
Tenth week
Third week
Twelfth week

What is the process called when old bone is replaced by new bone tissue throughout life?

Ossification
Endochondral ossification
Appositional growth
Remodeling (correct)

Which type of ossification involves the replacement of a preexisting connective tissue with bone?

Endochondral ossification
Epiphyseal plate activity
Appositional growth
Intramembranous ossification (correct)

How does bone grow in thickness or diameter?

Appositional growth (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which hormones stimulate bone growth?

Insulinlike growth factors (IGFs) and human growth hormone (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a fracture?

Any break in a bone (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fracture is also known as a compound fracture?

Open fracture (B) Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone growth occurs at the epiphyseal plate?

Length growth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are needed for bone growth and maintenance besides hormones?

Dietary minerals and vitamins (A) Signup and view all the answers

How do sex hormones contribute to bone health?

Promote new bone deposition and slow resorption of old bone (D) Signup and view all the answers

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