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What is the primary function of bone tissue related to support?
What is the primary function of bone tissue related to support?
- Storage of fat
- Serving as a storehouse for minerals
- Protection of vital organs
- Acting as pillars to support body trunk (correct)
Which type of bone tissue is composed of small needlelike or flat pieces of bone called trabeculae?
Which type of bone tissue is composed of small needlelike or flat pieces of bone called trabeculae?
- Long bone
- Compact bone
- Flat bone
- Spongy bone (correct)
In bone classification by shape, which type of bone reflects an elongated shape rather than the overall size?
In bone classification by shape, which type of bone reflects an elongated shape rather than the overall size?
- Flat bones
- Long bones (correct)
- Short bones
- Irregular bones
Where does hematopoiesis occur within bones?
Where does hematopoiesis occur within bones?
What is the most significant difference between compact and spongy bone tissue?
What is the most significant difference between compact and spongy bone tissue?
Which function of bone tissue involves serving as a protective shield for vital organs?
Which function of bone tissue involves serving as a protective shield for vital organs?
What type of bone is primarily constructed of compact bone but may contain substantial amounts of spongy bone?
What type of bone is primarily constructed of compact bone but may contain substantial amounts of spongy bone?
Which type of bone is roughly cubelike and contains mostly spongy bone?
Which type of bone is roughly cubelike and contains mostly spongy bone?
What is the location of red marrow (blood forming tissue) in long bones such as the femur and humerus?
What is the location of red marrow (blood forming tissue) in long bones such as the femur and humerus?
Which part of a long bone allows bones to lengthen by serving as a growth area?
Which part of a long bone allows bones to lengthen by serving as a growth area?
What cell type is responsible for bone formation in both the periosteum and endosteum?
What cell type is responsible for bone formation in both the periosteum and endosteum?
What covers the trabeculae of spongy bone in narrow cavities and lines the canals passing through compact bone?
What covers the trabeculae of spongy bone in narrow cavities and lines the canals passing through compact bone?
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