31 Questions
What is the primary function of chondrocytes?
Maintaining cartilage matrix
Where is hyaline cartilage primarily found?
Articular surfaces of joints
Which type of cartilage has a dense connective tissue with intervening extracellular matrix?
Fibrocartilage
What is the main role of ligaments in the skeletal system?
Connects bone to bone
Which type of cartilage is abundant in elastin fibers and is found in the ear and larynx?
Elastic cartilage
What is the composition of the extracellular matrix in fibrocartilage?
Dense connective tissue
In which of the following locations is fibrocartilage primarily found?
Intervertebral discs
What is the main type of extracellular matrix that influences the form of cartilage?
Hyaline
Which of the following is a characteristic of elastic cartilage?
Abundant branching elastin fibers in the matrix
What is the function of chondroblasts in cartilage?
Multiply and synthesize matrix around them
Which of the following is a characteristic of mature cartilage?
Poor blood supply depending on diffusion or canals
What differentiates primitive mesenchyme in developing bone?
Differentiates into bone marrow
Which of the following is responsible for synthesizing osteoid and type 1 collagen in bones?
Osteoblasts
What is the primary function of osteocytes in bones?
Assist in nutrition of bone
Where can cancellous (medullary) bone primarily be found?
(inner medulla)
Which hormone do osteoclasts respond to?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
What is the primary function of chondrocytes in the skeletal system?
Maintaining cartilage matrix
Where is hyaline cartilage primarily found in the body?
Articular surfaces of joints
What differentiates elastic cartilage from other types of cartilage?
Abundant elastin fibers
Where can fibrocartilage be primarily found in the body?
Pubic symphysis
What is the main type of extracellular matrix that influences the form of hyaline cartilage?
Gel-like ground substance
What is the function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
Attaching muscles to bones
What is the primary role of osteoclasts in bones?
Dissolving minerals using organic acids
Where is fibrocartilage primarily found in the body?
Intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis
What differentiates primitive mesenchyme in developing bone?
Differentiation into bone marrow
Which hormone do osteoclasts respond to?
Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
What is the primary function of chondrocytes in cartilage?
Maintaining cartilage matrix integrity
Which type of cartilage is abundant in branching elastin fibers and is found in the larynx?
Elastic cartilage
In which of the following locations can cancellous (medullary) bone primarily be found?
Trabeculae separated by spaces
What kind of bone exists as immature, randomly arranged collagen in osteoid?
Woven bone
What is the primary function of ligaments in the skeletal system?
Provide structure for muscle, tendon, ligament attachment
Test your knowledge of the histology of the skeletal system with this quiz from the MED 1103 course. The quiz covers the cellular composition, components, and functions of the skeletal system including bones, cartilage, joints, ligaments, and tendons.
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