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What is the function of the skeleton?
What is the function of the skeleton?
- Helps in digestion
- Forms the framework of the body (correct)
- Produces red blood cells
- Aids in vision
How many bones does the human adult skeleton have?
How many bones does the human adult skeleton have?
- 206 (correct)
- 150
- 100
- 250
What is the process of gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to cartilage called?
What is the process of gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to cartilage called?
- Fusion
- Ossification (correct)
- Regeneration
- Resorption
What is the point at which two or more bones are connected called?
What is the point at which two or more bones are connected called?
Which type of bone cells are involved in producing bone?
Which type of bone cells are involved in producing bone?
Bone is formed by the gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to ______
Bone is formed by the gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to ______
The point at which two or more bones are connected is called a ______
The point at which two or more bones are connected is called a ______
The human adult skeleton is composed of 206 ______
The human adult skeleton is composed of 206 ______
The axial skeleton includes the skull, the spinal column, the ribs, and the ______
The axial skeleton includes the skull, the spinal column, the ribs, and the ______
Osteoblasts are the cells that produce ______
Osteoblasts are the cells that produce ______
Bone is formed by the gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to ______
Bone is formed by the gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to ______
The axial skeleton includes the skull, the spinal column, the ribs, and the ______
The axial skeleton includes the skull, the spinal column, the ribs, and the ______
Osteoblasts are the cells that produce ______
Osteoblasts are the cells that produce ______
What is the process of gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to cartilage called?
What is the process of gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to cartilage called?
What is the point at which two or more bones are connected called?
What is the point at which two or more bones are connected called?
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Study Notes
The Skeleton's Purpose
- Provides structural support for the body.
- Protects vital organs.
- Allows for movement.
- Produces blood cells.
Bone Structure
- The human adult skeleton contains 206 bones.
- The point at which two or more bones are connected is called a joint.
- Bone is formed by the gradual addition of calcium and phosphorus salts to cartilage, a process called ossification.
- Osteoblasts are the bone cells responsible for creating new bone tissue. The axial skeleton is the central part of the skeleton, and it includes the skull, the spinal column, the ribs, and the sternum.
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