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What is the basic function of osteocytes?
What is the basic function of osteocytes?
- Breaking down bone matrix for bone growth and repair
- Maintaining daily metabolisms and exchange of nutrients and wastes with the blood (correct)
- Synthesizing and secreting collagen fibers for bone deposition
- Producing and releasing minerals such as calcium
Where is compact (dense) bone tissue found?
Where is compact (dense) bone tissue found?
- Beneath the periosteum of all bone and makes up the bulk of diaphyses (correct)
- Producing and releasing minerals such as calcium
- Breaking down bone matrix for bone growth and repair
- As thin plates
What is the function of osteoclasts?
What is the function of osteoclasts?
- Breaking down bone matrix and functioning in bone growth and repair (correct)
- Synthesizing and secreting collagen fibers for bone deposition
- Producing and releasing minerals such as calcium
- Maintaining daily metabolisms and exchange of nutrients and wastes with the blood
What do osteoprogenitor cells produce?
What do osteoprogenitor cells produce?
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What is the main function of spongy bone?
What is the main function of spongy bone?
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