Skeletal System Quiz

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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

<p>Osteoblasts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of spongy bone?

<p>To store triglycerides in yellow bone marrow (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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