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How Much Do You Know About Bones and Their Functions?

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How Much Do You Know About Bones and Their Functions?

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Which of the following is a function of bones?

They provide support and protection to vital organs (correct)

They produce hormones

They filter blood

They digest food

Which of the following is a central discipline of biomedicine?

Anthropology

Anatomy (correct)

Linguistics

Sociology

What is the difference between compact and spongy bone?

Compact bone is only found in the arms and legs, while spongy bone is only found in the torso.

Compact bone is softer and more flexible than spongy bone

Compact bone is less dense and forms the external layer of bones, while spongy bone is denser and usually forms the central mass of short, flat, and irregular bones.

Compact bone is denser and forms the external layer of bones, while spongy bone is less solid and usually forms the central mass of short, flat, and irregular bones. (correct)

What is the difference between disease and illness?

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What is the function of red bone marrow?

It produces blood cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural significance of biomedicine?

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Study Notes

Bones are rigid connective tissue that form the skeleton.
They provide support, movement, and protection to vital organs.
Bones are continually being broken down and reformed.
Compact bone is denser and forms the external layer of bones.
Spongy bone is less solid and usually forms the central mass of short, flat, and irregular bones.
Bones are classified by their shape, which determines their function.
They protect internal organs, produce blood cells, and store fat.
Vertebrae protect the spinal cord, cranial bones protect the brain, and the rib cage surrounds the heart and lungs.
Red bone marrow produces blood cells, and yellow bone marrow stores lipids.
Bones are a strong but lightweight dynamic tissue.

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Test your knowledge of the human skeletal system with this bone-chilling quiz! From the functions of bones to their classification by shape, this quiz covers it all. Discover the importance of bones in supporting our body, protecting vital organs, and producing blood cells. Whether you're a biology student or just curious about the human body, this quiz is sure to bone up your knowledge!