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What is the outer layer of a bone that is visible when holding it?
What is the outer layer of a bone that is visible when holding it?
- Cancellous layer
- Compact bone layer (correct)
- Bone marrow
- Periosteum
Which layer of the bone resembles a sponge in appearance?
Which layer of the bone resembles a sponge in appearance?
- Cancellous layer (correct)
- Compact bone layer
- Bone marrow
- Periosteum
What is the purpose of the periosteum layer surrounding the bone?
What is the purpose of the periosteum layer surrounding the bone?
- To store fat for energy
- To protect the bone from damage
- To create blood cells
- To provide the bone with necessary nutrients and support (correct)
Which part of the bone is responsible for creating blood cells?
Which part of the bone is responsible for creating blood cells?
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How many bones does the average adult human have in their body?
How many bones does the average adult human have in their body?
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What happens to some bones as a person grows?
What happens to some bones as a person grows?
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At what age do certain cartilage areas in the body start to turn into bone?
At what age do certain cartilage areas in the body start to turn into bone?
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Why are bird's bones even lighter than human bones?
Why are bird's bones even lighter than human bones?
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What is the function of the spine mentioned in the text?
What is the function of the spine mentioned in the text?
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How many bones make up a person's spine?
How many bones make up a person's spine?
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