Skeletal System Quick Check

Front

Specialized bone cells that clear away weakened or damaged bone cells are called?

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Osteoclasts

Front

Where are new blood cells created in the body?

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Red Marrow

Front

What is the shiny white substance that covers the ends of bones at joints?

Back

Articular Cartilage

Front

What type of bone is characterized by a porous structure and is found at the ends of long bones?

Back

Spongy Bone

Front

What is the term for the growth plate found in long bones?

Back

Epiphyseal Plate

Front

What is the outer layer of bone that provides protection and serves as an attachment point for muscles?

Back

Periosteum

Front

What type of bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones?

Back

Compact Bone

Front

What is the function of osteoblasts in the skeletal system?

Back

Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation.

Front

What is the primary function of osteocytes?

Back

Osteocytes maintain bone tissue and communicate with other bone cells.

Front

What is the role of the epiphyseal line in long bones?

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The epiphyseal line indicates where growth has stopped in a long bone.