Types of Bone: Compact Bone

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What is the main component of an osteon in compact bone?

Volkmann canals
Concentric lamellae (correct)
Osteocytes
Haversian canal

What is the term for the thin plates of bone found in spongy bone?

Osteons
Haversian systems
Lacunae
Trabeculae (correct)

What type of ossification occurs within fibrous connective tissue membranes?

Intramembranous ossification (correct)
Hyaline ossification
Spongy ossification
Endochondral ossification

What is the term for the canals that communicate between osteons in compact bone?

Volkmann canals (B)

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What type of cells differentiate into osteoblasts during bone formation?

Mesenchymal cells (C)

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What is the process by which new bone tissue is added beneath the periosteum?

Appositional growth (D)

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What is the function of osteogenic cells in bone growth?

They differentiate into osteoblasts (B)

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What is a characteristic feature of bone matrix?

It is calcified (A)

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What is the difference between bone and cartilage growth?

Bone grows by appositional growth, while cartilage grows by interstitial growth (D)

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What is the fate of osteoblasts in bone growth?

They cannot divide, not even to replace themselves (A)

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What is the approximate percentage of organic materials in the dry weight of bone?

25% (D)

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What is the primary component of the inorganic materials in bone matrix?

Calcium in the form of hydroxyapatite (D)

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Which of the following cells is NOT involved in bone formation and maintenance?

Osteoclasts (A)

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What is the function of the endosteum?

To line the bone marrow cavity and spaces (D)

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What would be the result if the organic bone matrix were removed?

The bone would become more fragile (B)

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What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone development?

Form and secrete bone matrix proteins (C)

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What is the purpose of small matrix vesicles in osteoblasts?

Contain alkaline phosphatase enzyme (A)

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What is a characteristic feature of osteocytes?

Branched shape with cytoplasmic processes (D)

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What is the origin of osteoclasts?

Fusion of monocytes (A)

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What is the consequence of osteocyte death in bone tissue?

Resorption of the calcified matrix (A)

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Concentric lamellae

Cylindrical structures containing concentric layers of bone matrix.

Trabeculae

Thin, interconnecting plates of bone tissue in spongy bone.

Intramembranous ossification

Bone development directly from mesenchymal tissue.

Volkmann canals

Channels connecting osteons, allowing nutrient and waste exchange.

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Mesenchymal cells

Stem cells that differentiate into bone-forming cells.

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Appositional growth

Process of adding new bone tissue to the outer surface.

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Function of osteogenic cells

Differentiate into osteoblasts and aid in bone repair and growth.

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Calcified Bone Matrix

The bone matrix is hardened by mineral deposits.

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Difference between bone and cartilage growth?

Bone only grows by appositional growth, while cartilage grows by both appositional and interstitial growth.

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Fate of osteoblasts

Osteoblasts cannot divide to replace themselves, unlike other cells.

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Organic Material precentage in Bone

Bone consists of roughly 25% organic materials by dry weight.

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Primary Inorganic Component of Bone

Calcium in the form of hydroxyapatite

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Osteoclasts

The cells which breakdown (resorb) bone tissue.

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Function of endosteum

Lines the bone marrow cavity, containing osteogenic cells.

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Result of removing organic bone matrix

The bone would become more fragile and brittle.

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Primary function of Osteoblasts

Secreting proteins such as collagen to construct the bone matrix.

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Purpose of small matrix vesicles

To regulate mineralization by containing alkaline phosphatase enzyme.

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Osteocytes Characteristic

Mature bone cells with a branched cellular shape.

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Origin of osteoclasts

Osteoclasts originate from the fusion of monocytes, a type of white blood cell.

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Consequence of osteocyte death

Resorption, or breakdown, of the bone matrix.

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Questions and Answers

What is the main component of an osteon in compact bone?

What is the term for the thin plates of bone found in spongy bone?

What type of ossification occurs within fibrous connective tissue membranes?

What is the term for the canals that communicate between osteons in compact bone?

What type of cells differentiate into osteoblasts during bone formation?

What is the process by which new bone tissue is added beneath the periosteum?

What is the function of osteogenic cells in bone growth?

What is a characteristic feature of bone matrix?

What is the difference between bone and cartilage growth?

What is the fate of osteoblasts in bone growth?

What is the approximate percentage of organic materials in the dry weight of bone?

What is the primary component of the inorganic materials in bone matrix?

Which of the following cells is NOT involved in bone formation and maintenance?

What is the function of the endosteum?

What would be the result if the organic bone matrix were removed?

What is the primary function of osteoblasts in bone development?

What is the purpose of small matrix vesicles in osteoblasts?

What is a characteristic feature of osteocytes?

What is the origin of osteoclasts?

What is the consequence of osteocyte death in bone tissue?

Flashcards

Concentric lamellae

Trabeculae

Intramembranous ossification

Volkmann canals

Mesenchymal cells

Appositional growth

Function of osteogenic cells

Calcified Bone Matrix

Difference between bone and cartilage growth?

Fate of osteoblasts

Organic Material precentage in Bone

Primary Inorganic Component of Bone

Osteoclasts

Function of endosteum

Result of removing organic bone matrix

Primary function of Osteoblasts

Purpose of small matrix vesicles

Osteocytes Characteristic

Origin of osteoclasts

Consequence of osteocyte death

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