HAP #11 - Bone Cells and Ossifiaction

(a)   helps to break down old bone.

• Osteoclasts
• Osteoblasts
• Osteocytes
• Chondrocytes

Fill in the blank: (a)   is the type of bone cell that shaves away old bone when your bones are growing wider.

• Osteoclasts
• Osteoblasts
• Chondrocytes
• Fibroblasts

Match the following descriptions with the correct type of bone cell:

• This type of bone cell is involved in the resorption of bone.

• Chondrocytes

• This type of bone cell translates into “bone cell.”

• Osteoblasts

• This type of cell is found in cartilage, not bone.

• Osteocytes

• This type of bone cell is responsible for forming new bone.

• Osteoclasts

Match the following bone cells with their functions.

• Shaves away old bone when your bones are growing wider.

• Osteoclasts

• Builds new bone tissue.

• Chondrocytes

• Produces collagen and other fibers.

• Fibroblasts

• Produces cartilage.

• Osteoblasts

Identify the type of bone cell that is considered a “mature” bone cell.

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

Identify the type of bone cell that creates the matrix of bones.

• Osteoblasts

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Chondrocytes

What role do osteoblasts play in the bone cells?

• They monitor and maintain bone quality

• They absorb bone tissue where it is not needed

• They build and construct bones by calcifying bone as it forms

• They fill gaps between the lamellae

What does the term "Osteogenic" refer to in the context of bone cells?

• Cells that destroy bone

• Cells that produce bone

• Cells that are found in the blood

• Cells that have no role in bone formation

Osteogenic cells are known to:

• Perform photosynthesis

• Divide to form osteoclasts

• Divide to form osteoblasts

• Divide to form red blood cells

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Bone form first as

• tendons

• ligaments

• hyaline cartilage

• articular cartilage