BIO 160: Chapter 7: Bone Tissue

Question 1

What is the skeletal system?

Answer 1

The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilages, and ligaments joined tightly to form a strong, flexible framework for the body.

Question 2

Break down: skelet

Answer 2

Skelet= Dried up

Question 3

Break down: Osteo= _____ logy= _____

Answer 3

Osteo= Bone, logy= study of

Question 4

What are the functions of the skeleton?

Answer 4

1) Support
2) Protection
3) Movement
4) Electrolyte balance
5) Acid-bace balance
6) Blood formation

Question 5

What is bone also named?

Answer 5

Osseous tissue. It is a connective tissue in which the matrix is hardened by the deposition of calcium phosphate and other minerals. Osseous tissue is only one of the tissues that make up a bone.

Question 6

What is the hardening process called?

Answer 6

Mineralization or Calcification (bone is not the hardest substance in the body: that distinction goes to tooth enamel.)

Question 7

What is also present in bone?

Answer 7

Also present are blood, bone marrow, cartilage, adipose tissue, nervous tissue, and fibrous connective tissue.

Question 8

What are the general features of bones?

Answer 8

Flat bones, long bones, short bones, irregular bones, compact (dense or lamellar) bone, medullary cavity, or marrow cavity, spongy bone, diaphysis, epiphysis, articular cartilage, nutrient foramina, periosteum, perforating fibres.