Understanding Bone Cells and Their Functions

What is the name of the new bone tissue produced by osteoblasts?

• Osteoid

• Osteocyte

• Osteoclast

• Bone marrow

Which cells are responsible for depositing calcium and minerals in the bones?

• Osteoclasts

• Lining cells

• Osteoblasts

• Osteocytes

How do osteoblasts contribute to bone strength?

• By connecting cells

• By depositing calcium and minerals

• By regulating hormones

• By dissolving bone

What do osteoblasts transform into after completing their bone-building task?

• Lining cells

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Bone marrow cells

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What role do lining cells play in bone health?

• Activating hormones

• Dissolving old bone

• Building new bone

• Regulating calcium movement

What transformation do osteoblasts undergo after filling a bone cavity?

• They become osteocytes

• They turn into osteoclasts

• They transform into lining cells

• They dissolve

Which hormone is mentioned as influencing the activity of osteoclasts?

• Parathyroid hormone

• Adrenaline

• Insulin

• Estrogen

What is the primary function of osteocytes?

• To deposit minerals

• To dissolve bone

• To regulate hormones

• To connect and strengthen bone

From where do osteoclasts originate?

• Lining cells

• Osteoblasts

• Bone marrow

• Blood plasma

What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone health?

• Building new bone

• Producing osteoid

• Dissolving old bone

• Regulating hormones