Osteoblasts and Bone Matrix

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What is the stage in granulocyte development where the type of granulocyte can be distinguished?

Myelocyte

Metamyelocyte

Promyelocyte

Band Cell (correct)

What is the characteristic of reticulocytes on a blood smear?

They appear as small, basophilic cells

They appear as multilobular cells

They appear as polychromatophilic cells (correct)

They appear as larger, eosinophilic cells

What is the cell type that lacks a nucleus?

Basophil

Erythrocyte (correct)

Neutrophil

Eosinophil

What is the stage in granulocyte development that is characterized by a Golgi ghost?

Promyelocyte Signup and view all the answers

What is the cell type that is characterized by a multilobular nucleus? involves in platelet formation

Megakaryocyte Signup and view all the answers

What is the last stage in granulocyte development where mitosis can occur?

Metamyelocyte Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of cartilage in the human body?

to provide flexible support to bones and joints Signup and view all the answers

What is the outer layer of cartilage known as?

perichondrium Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of the ground substance of cartilage?

mucopolysaccharides Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of cartilage?

absence of nerves and blood vessels Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are responsible for producing the extracellular matrix of cartilage?

chondroblasts Signup and view all the answers

Where is cartilage most prevalent in the human body?

in embryos Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of cartilage is composed of water?

60-80% Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the perichondrium?

to provide a blood supply to the cartilage Signup and view all the answers

What type of fibers are present in cartilage?

collagen and elastic Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?

To synthesize organic components of bone matrix Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the spaces in the cartilage matrix that contain chondrocytes?

lacunae Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of periosteum in bone tissue?

To provide a continuous supply of new osteoblasts for growth and repair Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of turning into bone tissue?

Ossification Signup and view all the answers

What type of bone tissue is characterized by a lattice-like structure?

Spongy bone Signup and view all the answers

What type of blood cell is responsible for phagocytosing bacteria?

Neutrophil Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of basophils in the blood?

To participate in hypersensitivity reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the fluid portion of blood that contains proteins, nutrients, and hormones?

Plasma Signup and view all the answers

What type of connective tissue is characterized by a high concentration of collagen fibers?

Fibrous connective tissue Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of forming bone tissue from mesenchyme?

Intramembranous ossification Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of eosinophils in the blood?