Compact Bone

What are the two main types of bone tissue discussed?

• Compact bone and Spongy bone

• Dense bone and Light bone

• Hard bone and Soft bone

• Cortical bone and Marrow bone

What is another name for compact bone?

• Cortical bone

• Marrow bone

• Trabecular bone

• Dense bone

What is the main function of compact bone?

• Storing fat

• Facilitating movement of minerals and fluid

• Providing support and protecting organs

• Producing red blood cells

Where is spongy bone located in a unit of bone?

• Within the central canal

• Surrounding the bone

• In the internal tissue

• On the outer layer

What makes spongy bone less dense compared to compact bone?

• Its porous nature

• Its smooth, white appearance

• Its location in the bone

• The presence of osteons

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What are the microscopic columns in compact bone called?

• Lamellae

• Trabeculae

• Haversian canals

• Osteons

What is the function of the Haversian canal?

• To provide blood supply to the area

• To produce red blood cells

• To store calcium

• To connect osteons together

What cells are produced in the spaces of trabeculae?

• Osteoblasts and Osteoclasts

• White blood cells only

• Red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets

• Platelets only