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What are the primary functions of bones in the skeletal system?
What are the primary functions of bones in the skeletal system?
Which part of a long bone is known as the shaft?
Which part of a long bone is known as the shaft?
What type of cartilage is present at the ends of long bones to reduce friction?
What type of cartilage is present at the ends of long bones to reduce friction?
What are osteoprogenitor cells responsible for?
What are osteoprogenitor cells responsible for?
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Which of the following is NOT a part of the structure of a long bone?
Which of the following is NOT a part of the structure of a long bone?
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What does the periosteum do for the bone?
What does the periosteum do for the bone?
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Which mineral is primarily stored and released by bones to maintain mineral homeostasis?
Which mineral is primarily stored and released by bones to maintain mineral homeostasis?
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What is the main role of yellow marrow found in adult bones?
What is the main role of yellow marrow found in adult bones?
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What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone tissue?
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How do osteocytes contribute to bone health?
How do osteocytes contribute to bone health?
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Which statement accurately describes the matrix of bone?
Which statement accurately describes the matrix of bone?
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What structures are formed by compact bone?
What structures are formed by compact bone?
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What is one of the main characteristics of spongy bone?
What is one of the main characteristics of spongy bone?
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Which of the following describes the role of mineral salts in bone?
Which of the following describes the role of mineral salts in bone?
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What does calcification require to occur?
What does calcification require to occur?
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What is the primary function of osteoclasts?
What is the primary function of osteoclasts?
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What is the first step of endochondral ossification?
What is the first step of endochondral ossification?
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During endochondral ossification, when does the primary ossification center develop?
During endochondral ossification, when does the primary ossification center develop?
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Which zone of the epiphyseal plate is responsible for new cell production?
Which zone of the epiphyseal plate is responsible for new cell production?
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What indicates that a bone has completed its growth in length?
What indicates that a bone has completed its growth in length?
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How does bone grow in thickness?
How does bone grow in thickness?
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What is the role of osteoblasts during bone remodeling?
What is the role of osteoblasts during bone remodeling?
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What happens when the balance between osteoclasts and osteoblasts is disrupted?
What happens when the balance between osteoclasts and osteoblasts is disrupted?
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What process replaces old bone tissue with new bone tissue?
What process replaces old bone tissue with new bone tissue?
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What is the primary role of bone in calcium homeostasis?
What is the primary role of bone in calcium homeostasis?
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Which hormone increases blood calcium ion levels?
Which hormone increases blood calcium ion levels?
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What is the effect of mechanical stress on bone tissue?
What is the effect of mechanical stress on bone tissue?
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What happens to bones when mechanical stress is removed?
What happens to bones when mechanical stress is removed?
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Which disorder is characterized by a decrease in the amount and strength of bone tissue?
Which disorder is characterized by a decrease in the amount and strength of bone tissue?
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What condition may result from the demineralization of bone matrix due to aging?
What condition may result from the demineralization of bone matrix due to aging?
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Which of the following best describes osteoporosis?
Which of the following best describes osteoporosis?
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Calcitonin's role in calcium homeostasis is to:
Calcitonin's role in calcium homeostasis is to:
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What role do insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) play in bone growth?
What role do insulin-like growth factors (IGFs) play in bone growth?
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Which vitamins are essential for proper bone growth and maintenance?
Which vitamins are essential for proper bone growth and maintenance?
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At which stage of life do sex hormones start to significantly affect bone growth?
At which stage of life do sex hormones start to significantly affect bone growth?
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What is the initial step in the repair process of a bone fracture?
What is the initial step in the repair process of a bone fracture?
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Which type of fracture involves a bone breaking into multiple pieces?
Which type of fracture involves a bone breaking into multiple pieces?
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What characterizes a stress fracture?
What characterizes a stress fracture?
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What is the final step in the healing process of a bone fracture?
What is the final step in the healing process of a bone fracture?
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What dietary components are crucial for bone health?
What dietary components are crucial for bone health?
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Study Notes
- Bones facilitate movement by assisting skeletal muscles.
- Major minerals, especially calcium and phosphorus, are stored and released by bones to maintain mineral balance.
- Hemopoiesis, or blood cell formation, occurs in the red marrow of bones.
The Skeletal System: The Bone Tissue
- Bone comprises multiple tissues, including bone, cartilage, dense connective tissue, epithelium, blood-forming tissues, adipose tissue, and nervous tissue.
- Each bone is categorized as an organ, collectively forming the skeletal system along with cartilages.
Functions of Bone and the Skeletal System
- Bones support soft tissues and provide muscle attachment sites, serving as the body's structure.
- Internal organs are protected by bony coverings.
Yellow marrow serves as a triglyceride storage site in adults.
Structure of Bone
- Long bones consist of several parts: the diaphysis (shaft), epiphyses (ends), and metaphyses (areas between).
- The epiphyseal plate is critical for bone elongation during growth.
- Hyaline cartilage at the ends minimizes friction and absorbs shock.
- The periosteum covers the bone, promoting growth and repair and anchoring ligaments and tendons.
- The marrow cavity within the diaphysis contains yellow marrow or adipose tissue.
Histology of Bone Tissue
- Osseous tissue consists of widely spaced cells and significant extracellular matrix.
- Four principal bone cell types:
- Osteoprogenitor cells develop into osteoblasts.
- Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.
- Osteocytes maintain mature bone tissue.
- Osteoclasts break down bone tissue.
- The bone matrix includes inorganic salts (like hydroxyapatite and calcium carbonate) and collagen fibers, which confer hardness and tensile strength.
- Bone regions are classified as compact (dense) or spongy (lightweight with open spaces for marrow).
Blood and Nerve Supply of Bone
- Bones receive a rich blood supply through various vessels.
- Endochondral ossification involves transforming a cartilage model into bone, with six stages:
- Cartilage development and growth.
- Formation of primary and secondary ossification centers.
- Development of a medullary cavity and articular cartilage.
- Bone growth in length occurs at the epiphyseal plate, which has zones for resting, proliferation, hypertrophy, and calcification.
Growth and Remodeling of Bone
- Appositional growth allows bone thickness increase via osteoblast activity in the periosteum.
- Bone remodeling is the continuous process of replacing old bone tissue with new tissue, influenced by factors like dietary intake and hormonal regulations.
- Acute hormonal signals are required for bone growth during childhood and major growth spurts.
Fracture and Repair of Bone
- A fracture represents any break in bone integrity.
- Fracture repair involves several stages, from clot formation to restoration of the bone structure.
- Common fracture types include open, comminuted, and stress fractures.
- Treatment requires realignment and immobilization to facilitate healing.
Bone’s Role in Calcium Homeostasis
- Bones act as the primary reservoir for calcium, regulating blood calcium levels through parathyroid hormone (PTH) and calcitonin.
- PTH increases blood calcium levels, while calcitonin decreases them.
Exercise and Bone Tissue
- Mechanical stress strengthens bone through increased mineral deposition and collagen production.
- Lack of stress leads to demineralization and reduced collagen.
- Weight-bearing exercises, like walking, promote bone mass retention.
Aging and Bone Tissue
- Aging primarily results in the loss of minerals (demineralization) and decreased protein synthesis, heightening fracture risk.
Disorders: Homeostatic Imbalances
- Bone scans serve as a diagnostic tool for identifying bone abnormalities.
- Osteoporosis involves decreased bone density and strength due to hormonal changes.
- Rickets and osteomalacia are conditions characterized by poor bone mineralization.
Medical Terminology
- Familiarity with medical terms related to skeletal tissue is essential for effective communication in the field.
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This quiz explores the skeletal system, specifically focusing on the structure and functions of bone tissue. Learn about the various tissues that comprise bone, the critical roles bones play in the body, and their classification as organs within the skeletal system. Test your knowledge of how bones support movement, protect organs, and participate in mineral storage.