Understanding Bone Tissue and Cells

Which of the following is NOT a type of bone cell?

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Chondrocyte

• Osteocyte

What is the primary function of osteocytes?

• Bone resorption

• Bone formation

• Maintenance of bone matrix

• Cartilage formation

Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone formation?

• Osteoclast

• Osteoblast

• Osteocyte

• Chondroblast

What is the main component of the bone matrix?

• Collagen fibers

• Elastin fibers

• Keratin fibers

• Actin fibers

Which bone cell type is involved in bone resorption?

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Osteocyte

• Fibroblast

What mineral is most abundant in the bone matrix?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Magnesium

Osteoblasts are derived from which type of cell?

• Hematopoietic stem cells

• Mesenchymal stem cells

• Epithelial cells

• Neurons

Which of the following is a function of osteoblasts?

• Secreting enzymes for bone resorption

• Producing collagen and other bone matrix proteins

• Maintaining the bone matrix

• Breaking down bone tissue

What is the role of hydroxyapatite in bone tissue?

• Providing flexibility

• Providing tensile strength

• Providing compressive strength

• Providing elasticity

Which of the following cells become osteocytes?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Fibroblasts