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What is the main function of bones in the skeletal system?
What is the main function of bones in the skeletal system?
What provides flexible support in structures like the nose and ears?
What provides flexible support in structures like the nose and ears?
Which connective tissue contains large amounts of collagen fibers?
Which connective tissue contains large amounts of collagen fibers?
What is the main function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
What is the main function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
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What comprises large molecules attached to core proteins in connective tissues?
What comprises large molecules attached to core proteins in connective tissues?
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Which mineral is found in bones in the form of calcium phosphate crystals called hydroxyapatite?
Which mineral is found in bones in the form of calcium phosphate crystals called hydroxyapatite?
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What type of bones are nearly equal in length and width?
What type of bones are nearly equal in length and width?
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Where does bone elongation occur?
Where does bone elongation occur?
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Which part of the bone comprises a central shaft called diaphysis?
Which part of the bone comprises a central shaft called diaphysis?
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Where is spongy bone found?
Where is spongy bone found?
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What type of ossification occurs within cartilage?
What type of ossification occurs within cartilage?
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Which hormone increases blood calcium via osteoclast activation?
Which hormone increases blood calcium via osteoclast activation?
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How many bones protect the brain in the braincase?
How many bones protect the brain in the braincase?
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What forms the movable joint in the skull?
What forms the movable joint in the skull?
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Bones offer rigid ______
Bones offer rigid ______
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Cartilage provides flexible ______ in structures like the nose and ears
Cartilage provides flexible ______ in structures like the nose and ears
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Ligaments hold bones ______
Ligaments hold bones ______
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Skeletal muscles attach to bones by ______
Skeletal muscles attach to bones by ______
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Joints facilitate bone movement aided by smooth ______ and ligaments
Joints facilitate bone movement aided by smooth ______ and ligaments
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Bones store minerals like calcium and ______
Bones store minerals like calcium and ______
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