Bone Formation and Function

Which function of bone involves muscle tissue?

• Mineral Storage

• Provides Structure

• Enables Movement

• Produces Blood Cells

Which function of bone ensures that we have enough calcium to keep our body working properly?

• Mineral Storage

• Provides Structure

• Enables Movement

• Produces Blood Cells

Connective tissue that covers the epiphyses where the bone forms an articulation.

• ligament

• tendon

• articular cartilage

• synovial

What is the process by which bones form from hyaline cartilage?

• Hematopoiesis

• Ossification

• Calcification

• Osteogenesis

What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

• To store inorganic materials

• To support and protect the body

• To facilitate blood cell formation

• To aid in body movement

Which part of the bone is responsible for the growth in length during development?

• Diaphysis

• Epiphyseal line

• Periosteum

• Medullary cavity

Which type of bone tissue is primarily found in the epiphysis and contains red marrow?

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

• Periosteum

• Endosteum

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

• To form new bone

• To break down bone

• To maintain bone tissue

• To store fat

What is the function of the Haversian canal in bone tissue?

• To store calcium

• To house osteocytes

• To contain blood vessels

• To facilitate bone growth

What is the primary cause of osteoporosis?

• Increased activity of osteoblasts

• Increased activity of osteoclasts

• Deficiency of Vitamin D

• Autoimmune response