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What is the function of the skeletal system related to movement?
What is the function of the skeletal system related to movement?
- Maintenance of calcium homeostasis
- Production of blood cells
- Support (correct)
- Storage of minerals
Which category of bones has a relatively thin, flattened shape?
Which category of bones has a relatively thin, flattened shape?
- Short bones
- Irregular bones
- Long bones
- Flat bones (correct)
Why does the histology of bone include varying amounts of collagen, proteoglycan, organic molecules, water, and minerals?
Why does the histology of bone include varying amounts of collagen, proteoglycan, organic molecules, water, and minerals?
- To provide structural support (correct)
- To aid in bone flexibility
- For calcium homeostasis
- For blood cell production
Which part of the skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs?
Which part of the skeleton includes the bones of the upper and lower limbs?
What is a major function of the muscular system?
What is a major function of the muscular system?
Which type of bones have shapes that do not fit readily into the other categories?
Which type of bones have shapes that do not fit readily into the other categories?