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What are the tiny cavities in bones called?
What are the tiny cavities in bones called?
- Osteoclasts
- Haversian canals
- Osteocytes
- Lacunae (correct)
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
- Calcitonin cells
- Parathyroid cells
- Osteoblasts
- Osteoclasts (correct)
What hormone is responsible for bone deposition?
What hormone is responsible for bone deposition?
- Parathyroid hormone
- Calcitonin (correct)
- Adrenaline
- Thyroxine
Which part of the skeleton includes the skull and vertebral column?
Which part of the skeleton includes the skull and vertebral column?
What is the function of the vertebral column?
What is the function of the vertebral column?
How have the number of skull bones changed over evolution?
How have the number of skull bones changed over evolution?
What is the function of the periosteum?
What is the function of the periosteum?
Which bone classification category do vertebrae and hip bones belong to?
Which bone classification category do vertebrae and hip bones belong to?
What is the composition of the epiphysis in a long bone?
What is the composition of the epiphysis in a long bone?
Which part of the bone is responsible for causing the bone to grow, repair, and remodel throughout life?
Which part of the bone is responsible for causing the bone to grow, repair, and remodel throughout life?
What is the main function of the axial skeleton?
What is the main function of the axial skeleton?
Which bone type has a shaft with heads at both ends?
Which bone type has a shaft with heads at both ends?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the periosteum?
Which of the following is NOT a function of the periosteum?
Which of the following structures is made of hyaline cartilage and covers the external surface of the epiphyses of a long bone?
Which of the following structures is made of hyaline cartilage and covers the external surface of the epiphyses of a long bone?
What is the primary function of the medullary cavity in adults?
What is the primary function of the medullary cavity in adults?
Which of the following structures is part of the axial skeleton and encloses and protects the brain, meninges, and cerebral vasculature?
Which of the following structures is part of the axial skeleton and encloses and protects the brain, meninges, and cerebral vasculature?
What are the fibrous membranes connecting the cranial bones in a fetal skull called?
What are the fibrous membranes connecting the cranial bones in a fetal skull called?
What are the air-filled spaces located within the bones of the skull and facial bones called?
What are the air-filled spaces located within the bones of the skull and facial bones called?
