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What is the function of osteoclasts in bone?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone?
- Exchange nutrients and wastes with the blood
- Build new bone matrix
- Release enzymes that digest the mineral components of bone matrix (correct)
- Initiate the process of calcification
How many bones are in the human skeleton?
How many bones are in the human skeleton?
- 150
- 300
- 400
- 206 (correct)
What is the process by which bone is formed from cartilage?
What is the process by which bone is formed from cartilage?
- Calcification
- Bone remodeling
- Resorption
- Ossification (correct)
Which cells are responsible for removing damaged bone cells and releasing calcium into the blood?
Which cells are responsible for removing damaged bone cells and releasing calcium into the blood?
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What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
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