Quiz on Bone and its Properties

What percentage of the human body weight is made up of bone?

• 25%

• 16%

• 10%

• 30%

What are the two main types of bone?

• Flat and Irregular

• Long and Short

• Hard and Soft

• Compact and Spongy

What is the primary function of osteoclasts?

• Support body structure

• Form new bone

• Store minerals

• Break down bone tissue

What type of marrow produces red blood cells and platelets?

• Spongy bone

• Yellow marrow

• Red bone marrow

• Compact bone

What is the approximate percentage of compact bone in the human body?

• 90%

• 80%

• 70%

• 60%

Which cells are responsible for maintaining calcium and phosphate levels?

• Lining cells

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

What is the function of the periosteum?

• Produces blood cells

• Protects the bone

• Stores fat

• Forms new bone

Which type of bone marrow is involved in the maturation of T-cells?

• Yellow marrow

• Red bone marrow

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

What is the inner soft part of the bone called?

• Bone marrow

• Articular cartilage

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

What is the primary function of bones in the human body?

• All of the above

• Mineral storage

• Support

• Movement