Cells, Tissues, and Skeletal System

Which type of cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?

• Osteoblast
• Osteocyte
• Osteoclast
• Chondrocyte

What is the primary function of the Haversian canal?

• Store bone marrow
• Transport blood vessels and nerves
• Connect osteocytes
• Produce new bone cells

Which tissue type is characterized by tightly packed cells with little intercellular space?

• Connective tissue
• Muscle tissue
• Nervous tissue
• Epithelial tissue

What type of bone would you find in your fingers?

• Long bone
• Irregular bone
• Short bone
• Flat bone

Which structure connects muscle to bone?

• Ligament
• Tendon
• Cartilage
• Adipose tissue

What is the primary function of bone marrow?

• Mineral storage
• Fat storage
• Blood cell production
• Nerve conduction

A histologist would most likely study which of the following?

• Organ systems
• Whole organisms
• Tissue structure
• Cell metabolism

What type of bone tissue is characterized by a honeycomb-like structure?

• Cortical bone
• Compact bone
• Spongy bone
• Dense bone

During fracture repair, which cells are primarily responsible for forming new bone tissue?

• Chondrocytes
• Osteoblasts
• Fibroblasts
• Osteoclasts

Which tissue type is specialized for conducting electrical impulses?

• Epithelial tissue
• Connective tissue
• Nervous tissue
• Muscle tissue