Bone Flashcards
1
Q
account(s) for almost two-thirds of the weight of bone
A
Collagen fibers
2
Q
Which of following is a function of the skeletal system?
body support
protection of internal organs
blood cell production
calcium homeostasis
All of the answers are correct.
A
All of the answers are correct.
3
Q
If osteoclasts are more active than osteoblasts, bones will become
A
osteopenic
4
Q
A rib is an example of a ________ bone.
A
flat
5
Q
The lacunae of osseous tissue contain
A
osteocytes
6
Q
The structural units of mature compact bone are called
A
osteon
7
Q
Through the action of osteoclasts
A
bony matrix is dissolved
8
Q
Which of the following labels best matches osteocyte?
- stem cell
- dissolves matrix
- mature bone cell
- secretes organic matrix
A
mature bone cell
9
Q
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