Bones are repositories for calcium and phosphorous.
True
False - Answers True
During adulthood, once bone tissue is formed, it will not change.
True
False - Answers False
Bones under heavy stress are often weaker and thinner than bones under less stress.
True
False - Answers False
Osteoblasts come from mesenchymal precursor cells.
True
False - Answers True
Osetocytes monitor and maintain the bone matrix. Osteoclasts break down the bone matrix.
True
False - Answers True
Osetons are composed of concentric rings and are found in spongy bone.
True
False - Answers False
, The all of the following are part of the bone matrix except:
Collagen
Muscle fibers
Hydroxyapatite
Calcium and Phosphorous crystals - Answers Muscle fibers
Osteons are found in _____, while trabeculae are found in _____.
broken, whole
whole, broken
compact, spongy
spongy, compact - Answers compact, spongy
Trabeculae are filled with
air
haversian system blood vessels
periosteum
yellow and red marrow - Answers yellow and red marrow
The coating around bones is called the
Haversian system
periosteum
Hydroxyapatite
Trabeculae - Answers periosteum
Bone growth and remodeling ends in men at age 25.