Topic 8 Skeletal System: Bone Formation

Question 1

• 2 routes of bone formation, both is which occur during the fetal stage of development

Answer 1

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Question 2

• Cartilage turns into bone (long bones, limbs, fingers, toes)

Answer 2

1. Endochondral ossification

Question 3

• Undifferentiated connective tissue is replaced by bone (flat bones, skull, sternum, mandible, clavicles)

Answer 3

2. Intramembranous ossification

Question 4

• Causes bone density to decrease, and the bone becomes easier to break and fracture. Estrogen can help maintain bone density, but it can increase females risk of blood clots, heart disease, and cancer. To prevent the disease, ensure high calcium and vitamin D intake, and regular exercise

Answer 4

3. Osteoporosis

Question 5

• Bone is surrounded by the periosteum membrane, which is highly vascularized. Tendons associated with powerful movements highly integrate with it

Answer 5

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