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Skeletal Tissues
| Questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| What are the four types of cells found in bone tissue? | Osteocytes, osteoblasts, osteoprogenitor cells, osteoclasts. |
| What is the main function of osteoblasts? | To synthesize and secrete the bone matrix, aiding in bone formation. |
| What is the role of osteoclasts in bone tissue? | Osteoclasts break down bone matrix during bone resorption. |
| What is the primary structural unit of compact bone? | The osteon (Haversian system). |
| What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone? | Compact bone is dense and forms the outer layer of bones; spongy bone is porous and found inside bones, especially at the ends of long bones. |
| What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton? | Axial skeleton and appendicular skeleton. |
| Which bones make up the axial skeleton? | Skull, vertebral column, ribs, and sternum. |
| Which bones are included in the appendicular skeleton? | Bones of the upper and lower limbs, and the pectoral and pelvic girdles. |
| What is the difference between red and yellow bone marrow? | Red marrow produces blood cells; yellow marrow stores fat. |
| What is the function of the periosteum? | A dense connective tissue covering the bone that aids in growth, repair, and attachment of tendons and ligaments. |
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