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What is the primary component of the epiphseal plate responsible for bone lengthening in children and adolescents?
What is the primary component of the epiphseal plate responsible for bone lengthening in children and adolescents?
Which substance found in bones contains primarily fat cells?
Which substance found in bones contains primarily fat cells?
Which part of the bone serves as a protective covering and plays a role in bone growth, repair, and nutrition?
Which part of the bone serves as a protective covering and plays a role in bone growth, repair, and nutrition?
Which cells are responsible for bone formation and repair?
Which cells are responsible for bone formation and repair?
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In which type of bone tissue are trabeculae characteristic features due to their spongy appearance?
In which type of bone tissue are trabeculae characteristic features due to their spongy appearance?
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What is the process by which cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue?
What is the process by which cartilage is gradually replaced by bone tissue?
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Which structure contains cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts, aiding in bone formation?
Which structure contains cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts, aiding in bone formation?
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What type of bone tissue provides structural support with its lattice-like structure and spaces filled with red or yellow marrow?
What type of bone tissue provides structural support with its lattice-like structure and spaces filled with red or yellow marrow?
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Where is yellow marrow primarily located in adult long bones?
Where is yellow marrow primarily located in adult long bones?
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What is the structure that covers the outer surface of bones, vital for their growth, repair, and nutrition?
What is the structure that covers the outer surface of bones, vital for their growth, repair, and nutrition?
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