Ch. 6 Bone Tissue Flashcards
0
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Framework on which the body is built
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Support
1
Q
List the functions of bone
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Support Protectection Movement Hemopoiesis Mineral storage Fat storage
2
Q
Blocks and hides internal organs
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Protection
3
Q
Muscles pull against bones, allowing movement
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Movement
4
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Red marrow makes blood cells, located in many bones
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Hemopoiesis
5
Q
Calcium and phosphorus
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Mineral storage
6
Q
Yellow marrow inside the shaft of long bones
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Fat storage
7
Q
Osteogenic cells
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Only bone cells that divide, make all rest
8
Q
Osteoblasts
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Lay down bone
9
Q
Osteocytes
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Main bone cells, maintain bone
10
Q
Osteoclasts
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Reabsorb and redesign bone
11
Q
Spongy bone
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Red bone marrow; hemopoiesis
12
Q
Compact bone
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Thick and solid; protect and support
13
Q
Diaphysis
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Middle shaft of bone
14
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Epiphysis
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Ends of bone