Micro of Bone

Question 1

What are the four main types of bone cells?

Answer 1

Osteogenic cells, osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts.

Question 2

What is the function of osteoblasts?

Answer 2

Build new bone by producing the extracellular matrix

Question 3

Which bone cells are responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

Answer 3

Osteoclasts – They break down bone for remodeling and calcium release.

Question 4

What are the two types of osseous tissue?

Answer 4

Compact bone and spongy bone.

Question 5

What percentage of the skeleton is made of compact bone?

Answer 5

80%.

Question 6

What is the function of spongy bone?

Answer 6

It is lightweight and porous, helping reduce bone weight and supporting bone marrow.

Question 7

What type of connective tissue is the skeletal system linked with?

Answer 7

Cartilage

Question 8

What is ossification?

Answer 8

The process of converting cartilage into bone during development.

Question 9

Why does cartilage remain in adult bones?

Answer 9

To cushion joints and reduce friction.

Question 10

What type of bone tissue is found in the outer layer of bones?

Answer 10

Compact bone.

Question 11

Another name for Compact bone

Answer 11

Cortical Bone

Question 12

Another name for Spongy Bone

Answer 12

cancellous bone