The Skeletal System

Question 1

bone is made up of

Answer 1

bone or osseous tissue

cartilage

dense connective tissue

epithelium

adipose tissue

blood

nervous tissue

Question 2

skeletal system performs six primary functions:

Answer 2

Support

Protection

Assistance in Movement

Mineral Homeostasis

Blood Cell Production

Triglyceride Storage

Question 3

Osteoprogenitor

Answer 3

unspecialized stem cells.

They are the only bone cells to undergo cell division, with the resulting cells developing into osteoblasts

Question 4

Osteoblasts

Answer 4

actual bone building cells.

They synthesize and secrete collagen fibers and other organic components needed to build the extracellular matrix of bone tissue

Question 5

Osteocytes

Answer 5

mature bone cells and the main cells in bone tissue.

These cells maintain the bone’s daily metabolism and is in charge of the exchange of nutrients and waste materials being exchanged by blood.

Question 6

Osteoclasts

Answer 6

huge cells derived from the fusion of as many as 50 monocytes (a type of white blood cell).

The job of the osteoclast is to release powerful lysosomal enzymes and acids that digest the protein and mineral components from the bone matrix.

This is part of the normal development, maintenance, and repair of bone, and also how the body extracts extra minerals when needed.

Question 7

Compact bone tissue

Answer 7

also known as dense bone tissue,

contains few spaces and is the strongest type of bone

provides protection and support, and resists the strains produced by weight and movement