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Which type of cartilage is mostly made up of collagen fibers?
Which type of cartilage is mostly made up of collagen fibers?
- Hyaline cartilage (correct)
- Compact bone
- Fibrocartilage
- Elastic cartilage
Where is fibrocartilage found in the body?
Where is fibrocartilage found in the body?
- In the nose
- In the joints
- In the intervertebral discs (correct)
- In the ears
What is the primary function of compact bone?
What is the primary function of compact bone?
- To provide flexibility
- To produce red blood cells
- To store minerals (correct)
- To protect internal organs
What type of bone growth occurs at the surface of the bone?
What type of bone growth occurs at the surface of the bone?
What type of bone is the shaft of a long bone called?
What type of bone is the shaft of a long bone called?
What is the function of osteoblasts?
What is the function of osteoblasts?
What bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?
What bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?
What is the process of bone formation called?
What is the process of bone formation called?
Where does bone formation usually begin in the body?
Where does bone formation usually begin in the body?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of calcium levels during bone remodeling?
Which hormone is involved in the regulation of calcium levels during bone remodeling?