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Chapter 7-Bone Tissues Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| List and describe some functions of the skeletal system. | Support: bones hold us the body, provide support for the muscles. Protection: enclose and protect the brain, spinal cord, heart, lungs, pelvic viscera, and bone marrow. Movement: produced by the action of muscles on the bones. Electrolyte balance: stores |
| What are some components of the bone? | Osseous tisue, blood, bone marrow, cartilage, adipose tissue, nervous tissue, and fibrous connective tissue. |
| Describe the composition of the bone matrix? | |
| What is the function of bone marrow? | |
| How do yellow and red bone marrow differ in their distribution with respect to age and location? | |
| List and describe the function of the 4 types of bone cells. |