Chapter 6 The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue Flashcards
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what are the funct
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what are the functions of a bone? (6 functions)
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- provides support & anchorage point for soft body tissues
- protects vital organs
- act as levers when muscles contract to move body
- stores mineral salts calcium &
phosphates - produces blood cells in red bone marrow
- stores fat in yellow bone marrow.
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what type of tissue is a bone?
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5
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why do bones come in many shapes & sizes?
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the unique shape of each bone fulfills a particular need.
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what are the two types of bone?
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- compact
- spongy
7
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what are long bones are slightly curved?
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for strength
8
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what do bones consist of? (3 things)
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it consists of a diaphysis (long middle skinny part), 2 epiphyses (the ends) and the metaphysis which is between the diaphysis and epiphysis (contains the epiphyseal plate, in a growing bone).
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