BSC2085 Final Exam Review
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diaphysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The shaft or long part of a long bone.
metaphysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The region of a long bone where the
diaphysis and epiphysis meet.
epiphysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The end of a long bone, separated from the
diaphysis by the metaphysis.
ossification (osteogenesis) - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of bone
formation.
osteogenic cells - CORRECT ANSWER-Stem cells that differentiate into
osteoblasts.
osteoblasts - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone-forming cells that secrete the matrix for
bone formation.
osteocytes - CORRECT ANSWER-Mature bone cells that maintain the bone
matrix.
, osteoclasts - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone-resorbing cells that break down bone
matrix.
compact bone - CORRECT ANSWER-Dense bone tissue that forms the outer
layer of bones.
spongy bone - CORRECT ANSWER-Less dense bone tissue that forms the inner
layer of bones.
medullary cavity - CORRECT ANSWER-The central cavity of long bones, filled
with bone marrow.
red bone marrow - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone marrow that produces blood
cells.
yellow marrow - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone marrow that stores fat.
important mineral found in bone - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium
calcitonin - CORRECT ANSWER-Hormone that decreases blood calcium levels
by inhibiting osteoclast activity. Released by the thyroid gland.
parathyroid hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-Hormone that increases blood
calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity. Released by the parathyroid gland.
function of skeletal muscle - CORRECT ANSWER-To produce movement and
maintain posture.
muscle tissue - CORRECT ANSWER-Tissue composed of cells that can contract
and generate force.
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diaphysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The shaft or long part of a long bone.
metaphysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The region of a long bone where the
diaphysis and epiphysis meet.
epiphysis - CORRECT ANSWER-The end of a long bone, separated from the
diaphysis by the metaphysis.
ossification (osteogenesis) - CORRECT ANSWER-The process of bone
formation.
osteogenic cells - CORRECT ANSWER-Stem cells that differentiate into
osteoblasts.
osteoblasts - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone-forming cells that secrete the matrix for
bone formation.
osteocytes - CORRECT ANSWER-Mature bone cells that maintain the bone
matrix.
, osteoclasts - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone-resorbing cells that break down bone
matrix.
compact bone - CORRECT ANSWER-Dense bone tissue that forms the outer
layer of bones.
spongy bone - CORRECT ANSWER-Less dense bone tissue that forms the inner
layer of bones.
medullary cavity - CORRECT ANSWER-The central cavity of long bones, filled
with bone marrow.
red bone marrow - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone marrow that produces blood
cells.
yellow marrow - CORRECT ANSWER-Bone marrow that stores fat.
important mineral found in bone - CORRECT ANSWER-Calcium
calcitonin - CORRECT ANSWER-Hormone that decreases blood calcium levels
by inhibiting osteoclast activity. Released by the thyroid gland.
parathyroid hormone - CORRECT ANSWER-Hormone that increases blood
calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity. Released by the parathyroid gland.
function of skeletal muscle - CORRECT ANSWER-To produce movement and
maintain posture.
muscle tissue - CORRECT ANSWER-Tissue composed of cells that can contract
and generate force.
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