Bone Cells

Which letter is an osteoblast?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

This cell can become an osteoblast.

• Osteogenic cell

• Osteocyte

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

Where is marrow found?

• In the cartilage

• In compact bone

• in spongy bone

• in the periosteum

What is the function of marrow?

• To make protein

• To make red blood cells and store fat.

• reduce friction

• to hold bones together

osteogenic cell

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

osteoblast

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

osteocyte

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

osteoclast

• A

• B

• C

• D

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NGSS.HS-LS1-2

NGSS.HS-LS1-4

OSTEOCLASTS

• bone stem cells able to differentiate into the other types of cells

• bone-building cells that secrete  matrix

• remodel bones and cause them to release calcium

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NGSS.HS-LS1-4

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

Which type of bone cell is responsible for bone resorption?

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Osteocyte

• Osteogenic cell