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What happens to the epiphyseal plate as growth in the bone is halted?
What happens to the epiphyseal plate as growth in the bone is halted?
- It narrows and finally disappears (correct)
- It transforms into a different type of tissue
- It widens and becomes more prominent
- It remains the same throughout life
What is the primary purpose of bone remodelling?
What is the primary purpose of bone remodelling?
- To replace old bone with new bone
- To regulate blood calcium levels (correct)
- To repair fractures
- To increase bone strength in areas of physical stress
What is the term for a fracture where the skin is pierced?
What is the term for a fracture where the skin is pierced?
- Compound fracture (correct)
- Simple fracture
- Comminuted fracture
- Greenstick fracture
What is the first stage of bone healing?
What is the first stage of bone healing?
What type of fracture occurs when the bone is broken into multiple pieces?
What type of fracture occurs when the bone is broken into multiple pieces?
What is the primary function of the osteoid component in bone structure?
What is the primary function of the osteoid component in bone structure?
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone formation?
What is the role of osteoblasts in bone formation?
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
What is the main function of the skeletal system?
What is the name of the hardened matrix in bone structure?
What is the name of the hardened matrix in bone structure?
Where are osteogenic stem cells typically found?
Where are osteogenic stem cells typically found?
What is the approximate percentage of osteoblasts in bone mass?
What is the approximate percentage of osteoblasts in bone mass?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the function of osteoclasts in bone remodeling?
What is the main function of compact bone?
What is the main function of compact bone?
What is the characteristic of cancellous bone?
What is the characteristic of cancellous bone?
What is the function of red bone marrow?
What is the function of red bone marrow?
What is the classification of bones based on shape?
What is the classification of bones based on shape?
What is the process of bone formation called?
What is the process of bone formation called?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in endochondral ossification?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts in endochondral ossification?
What happens to the epiphyseal plate at the end of puberty?
What happens to the epiphyseal plate at the end of puberty?
In which type of ossification does a cartilage model lay down first?
In which type of ossification does a cartilage model lay down first?
What is the outcome of the remodelling process in intramembranous ossification?
What is the outcome of the remodelling process in intramembranous ossification?
What is the role of mesenchymal cells in intramembranous ossification?
What is the role of mesenchymal cells in intramembranous ossification?
What stimulates bone growth during puberty?
What stimulates bone growth during puberty?
What type of joint is characterized by a thin layer of dense irregular connective tissue uniting the bones of the skull?
What type of joint is characterized by a thin layer of dense irregular connective tissue uniting the bones of the skull?
What is the term for bones united by a ligament or a sheet of dense irregular connective tissue?
What is the term for bones united by a ligament or a sheet of dense irregular connective tissue?
What is the term for bones united by hyaline or fibrocartilage?
What is the term for bones united by hyaline or fibrocartilage?
What is the term for an immovable joint?
What is the term for an immovable joint?
What is the term for a slightly movable joint?
What is the term for a slightly movable joint?
What is the characteristic feature of all synovial joints?
What is the characteristic feature of all synovial joints?
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