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What is the function of articular cartilage?
What is the function of articular cartilage?
- Aids in the formation of new cartilage cells
- Helps in anchoring cartilage to bones
- Absorbs shock and reduces friction at joints (correct)
- Provides flexibility and elasticity to the cartilage
Which zone of articular cartilage contains chondrocytes in parallel columns?
Which zone of articular cartilage contains chondrocytes in parallel columns?
- Zone 1: Superficial
- Zone 3: Radial (correct)
- Zone 2: Transitional
- Zone 4: Calcified
What type of growth occurs in hyaline and elastic cartilages?
What type of growth occurs in hyaline and elastic cartilages?
- Both appositional and interstitial growth (correct)
- No growth occurs in these cartilages
- Interstitial growth only
- Appositional growth only
Why does articular and fibrocartilage lack appositional growth?
Why does articular and fibrocartilage lack appositional growth?
Which layer of cartilage stains darker than the matrix of other layers?
Which layer of cartilage stains darker than the matrix of other layers?
What is a specific property of perichondrium that affects the growth of cartilage?
What is a specific property of perichondrium that affects the growth of cartilage?
What is the main function of articular cartilage?
What is the main function of articular cartilage?
Why do only hyaline and elastic cartilages have a perichondrium?
Why do only hyaline and elastic cartilages have a perichondrium?
Which layer of the perichondrium contains blood, nerve supply, and lymphatics?
Which layer of the perichondrium contains blood, nerve supply, and lymphatics?
In which zone of articular cartilage are chondrocytes rather small and flattened parallel to the surface?
In which zone of articular cartilage are chondrocytes rather small and flattened parallel to the surface?
What is the characteristic structure of hyaline cartilage that makes it highly hydrated?
What is the characteristic structure of hyaline cartilage that makes it highly hydrated?
What is the main function of articular cartilage?
What is the main function of articular cartilage?
Which zone of articular cartilage is closest to the joint surface and contains flattened chondrocytes?
Which zone of articular cartilage is closest to the joint surface and contains flattened chondrocytes?
What type of fibers are found in all cartilages, including elastic cartilage?
What type of fibers are found in all cartilages, including elastic cartilage?
What is the main function of the perichondrium in cartilage tissue?
What is the main function of the perichondrium in cartilage tissue?
In which layer of articular cartilage are chondrocytes arranged in columns perpendicular to the surface?
In which layer of articular cartilage are chondrocytes arranged in columns perpendicular to the surface?
What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage in terms of structure?
What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage in terms of structure?
Which zone of articular cartilage is characterized by large chondrocytes and high proteoglycan content?
Which zone of articular cartilage is characterized by large chondrocytes and high proteoglycan content?
What is the main function of osteoclasts?
What is the main function of osteoclasts?
Which hormone suppresses bone resorption by osteoclasts?
Which hormone suppresses bone resorption by osteoclasts?
Where in the bone do osteocytes occupy shallow depressions known as lacunae?
Where in the bone do osteocytes occupy shallow depressions known as lacunae?
Which cells release osteoclast stimulating factor in response to Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
Which cells release osteoclast stimulating factor in response to Parathyroid Hormone (PTH)?
How does Calcitonin affect calcium levels in the blood?
How does Calcitonin affect calcium levels in the blood?
Which cells have receptors for various hormones including calcitonin?
Which cells have receptors for various hormones including calcitonin?
What type of cells are capable of forming bone during bone repair and growth?
What type of cells are capable of forming bone during bone repair and growth?
Which type of bone tissue contains osteons with a parallel arrangement of collagen fibers?
Which type of bone tissue contains osteons with a parallel arrangement of collagen fibers?
What is the specialized connective tissue composed of a monolayer of osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and endosteal cells?
What is the specialized connective tissue composed of a monolayer of osteoprogenitor cells, osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and endosteal cells?
Which structure within the compact bone is best seen in the diaphysis of long bones?
Which structure within the compact bone is best seen in the diaphysis of long bones?
Which component of bone is sensitive to tearing or tension due to its sensory innervation by pain nerves?
Which component of bone is sensitive to tearing or tension due to its sensory innervation by pain nerves?
Which system supplies blood to the outer 1/3 of the cortex in long bones?
Which system supplies blood to the outer 1/3 of the cortex in long bones?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
Which hormone is primarily involved in increasing blood calcium levels by targeting bones?
Which hormone is primarily involved in increasing blood calcium levels by targeting bones?
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the main function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
Which of the following accurately describes the histological structure of the periosteum?
Which of the following accurately describes the histological structure of the periosteum?
What is the function of compact (cortical) bone in the skeletal system?
What is the function of compact (cortical) bone in the skeletal system?
How does calcitonin affect blood calcium levels in the body?
How does calcitonin affect blood calcium levels in the body?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
How does calcitonin affect blood calcium levels in the body?
How does calcitonin affect blood calcium levels in the body?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
Which hormone primarily increases blood calcium levels by targeting bones?
Which hormone primarily increases blood calcium levels by targeting bones?
What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage in terms of structure?
What distinguishes fibrocartilage from hyaline cartilage in terms of structure?
Which type of bone tissue contains osteons with a parallel arrangement of collagen fibers?
Which type of bone tissue contains osteons with a parallel arrangement of collagen fibers?
What is the main function of osteoclasts?
What is the main function of osteoclasts?
Which hormone suppresses bone resorption by osteoclasts to decrease blood calcium levels?
Which hormone suppresses bone resorption by osteoclasts to decrease blood calcium levels?
Where do osteoclasts originate from?
Where do osteoclasts originate from?
What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) in calcium regulation?
What is the function of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) in calcium regulation?
Which cells have receptors for various hormones including calcitonin?
Which cells have receptors for various hormones including calcitonin?
Which type of bone formation occurs during growth or repair and is characterized by an irregular arrangement of collagen fibers?
Which type of bone formation occurs during growth or repair and is characterized by an irregular arrangement of collagen fibers?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
Which hormone suppresses bone resorption by osteoclasts?
Which hormone suppresses bone resorption by osteoclasts?
Where do large irregular, short, and flat bones primarily receive their blood supply from?
Where do large irregular, short, and flat bones primarily receive their blood supply from?
What do osteoblasts do in bone tissue?
What do osteoblasts do in bone tissue?
Which component of bone is sensitive to tearing or tension due to its sensory innervation by pain nerves?
Which component of bone is sensitive to tearing or tension due to its sensory innervation by pain nerves?
Which of the following is NOT a component produced by chondrocytes in cartilage?
Which of the following is NOT a component produced by chondrocytes in cartilage?
What is the purpose of Masson's Trichrome stain in histological staining of cartilage?
What is the purpose of Masson's Trichrome stain in histological staining of cartilage?
What is the primary function of cartilage in growth and development, especially in children?
What is the primary function of cartilage in growth and development, especially in children?
Which histological staining technique is specifically used to highlight areas with heavily sulfated mucopolysaccharides in hyaline cartilage?
Which histological staining technique is specifically used to highlight areas with heavily sulfated mucopolysaccharides in hyaline cartilage?
What plays a crucial role in providing stability to skeletal structures like rib cages and vertebrae?
What plays a crucial role in providing stability to skeletal structures like rib cages and vertebrae?
Where is hyaline cartilage commonly found in the human body?
Where is hyaline cartilage commonly found in the human body?
What is the main difference between fibrocartilage and hyaline cartilage?
What is the main difference between fibrocartilage and hyaline cartilage?
Which type of cartilage is characterized by having a rubbery texture and can be found in the external ear?
Which type of cartilage is characterized by having a rubbery texture and can be found in the external ear?
What makes up the primary components of the extracellular matrix of cartilage?
What makes up the primary components of the extracellular matrix of cartilage?
What are chondrocytes responsible for in cartilage tissue?
What are chondrocytes responsible for in cartilage tissue?
What staining techniques are commonly used to study cartilage histology?
What staining techniques are commonly used to study cartilage histology?
What is the primary function of osteocytes in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteocytes in bone tissue?
What is a key responsibility of osteoblasts in bone formation?
What is a key responsibility of osteoblasts in bone formation?
Which process is primarily carried out by osteoclasts in bone tissue?
Which process is primarily carried out by osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What type of cells originate from osteoblasts and communicate with each other through canaliculi?
What type of cells originate from osteoblasts and communicate with each other through canaliculi?
Which cell type plays a crucial role in maintaining bone homeostasis by sensing mechanical forces?
Which cell type plays a crucial role in maintaining bone homeostasis by sensing mechanical forces?
What significant contribution do osteoblasts make to bone growth and repair processes?
What significant contribution do osteoblasts make to bone growth and repair processes?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?
What cell type differentiates into osteoblasts during bone remodeling?
What cell type differentiates into osteoblasts during bone remodeling?
What is the main protein component of bone matrix?
What is the main protein component of bone matrix?
What mineral constituent contributes to the rigidity of bone?
What mineral constituent contributes to the rigidity of bone?
What cell type eventually becomes trapped within the calcified extracellular matrix during bone remodeling?
What cell type eventually becomes trapped within the calcified extracellular matrix during bone remodeling?
Which process ensures an appropriate balance between bone formation and resorption?
Which process ensures an appropriate balance between bone formation and resorption?
