Skeletal System Test

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What are osteoclasts?

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Osteoclasts are specialized cells responsible for breaking down and removing dead bone tissue during the process of fracture repair.

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What two types of tissue make up the human skeleton?

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The human skeleton is primarily made up of bone and cartilage.

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What is a sesamoid bone?

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A sesamoid bone is a type of bone that is embedded within a tendon and improves the leverage of muscles.

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What is hyaline cartilage?

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Hyaline cartilage is a type of connective tissue that is the primary component of the skeleton before it becomes bone.

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What are oblique fractures?

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Oblique fractures are diagonal breaks in the bone.

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What is the function of osteoblasts?

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Osteoblasts are cells that are responsible for bone formation.

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What role do osteocytes play in bone tissue?

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Osteocytes are mature bone cells that maintain the bone matrix and communicate with other bone cells.

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What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone?

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Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones, while spongy bone is lighter and found inside bones, containing red marrow.

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What is the periosteum?

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The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones.

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What is the role of chondrocytes?

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Chondrocytes are cells found in cartilage that produce and maintain the cartilaginous matrix.