Cells, Tissues, and Skeletal System

Front

Which type of cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue? Options: Osteoblast, Osteocyte, Osteoclast, Chondrocyte

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Osteoclast

Front

What is the primary function of the Haversian canal?

Back

Transport blood vessels and nerves

Front

Which tissue type is characterized by tightly packed cells with little intercellular space? Options: Connective tissue, Muscle tissue, Nervous tissue, Epithelial tissue

Back

Epithelial tissue

Front

What type of bone would you find in your fingers? Long bone, Irregular bone, Short bone, Flat bone

Back

Short bone

Front

Which structure connects muscle to bone? Options: Ligament, Tendon, Cartilage, Adipose tissue

Back

Tendon

Front

What is the primary function of bone marrow? Options: Mineral storage, Fat storage, Blood cell production, Nerve conduction

Back

Blood cell production

Front

A histologist would most likely study which of the following? Organ systems, Whole organisms, Tissue structure, Cell metabolism

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Tissue structure

Front

What type of bone tissue is characterized by a honeycomb-like structure?

Back

Spongy bone

Front

During fracture repair, which cells are primarily responsible for forming new bone tissue? Options: Chondrocytes, Osteoblasts, Fibroblasts, Osteoclasts

Back

Osteoblasts

Front

Which tissue type is specialized for conducting electrical impulses? Options: Epithelial tissue, Connective tissue, Nervous tissue, Muscle tissue

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Nervous tissue