5 Questions
What is the basic function of osteocytes?
Maintaining daily metabolisms and exchange of nutrients and wastes with the blood
Where is compact (dense) bone tissue found?
Beneath the periosteum of all bone and makes up the bulk of diaphyses
What is the function of osteoclasts?
Breaking down bone matrix and functioning in bone growth and repair
What do osteoprogenitor cells produce?
Osteoblasts
What is the main function of spongy bone?
To store triglycerides in yellow bone marrow
Test your knowledge of the skeletal system with this quiz covering basic functions, structure, and histology of bone tissue. Explore topics such as support, movement, mineral production, blood cell production, and bone marrow functions. Also, dive into the roles of osteoprogenitor cells and osteoblasts in bone formation.
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