Bone Structure and Classification

Which type of bone is dense and strong, providing strength and protection?

• Long bone
• Short bone
• Flat bone
• Compact bone

During fetal development, what do cells in fetal cartilage develop into?

• Osteoblasts
• Osteocytes
• Osteoclasts
• Chondrocytes

What is the role of blood vessels in osteons?

• Transporting oxygen and nutrients
• Breaking down bone tissue
• Producing bone cells
• Storing fat

Which type of bone is less dense and has many cavities containing bone marrow?

• Long bone
• Short bone
• Flat bone
• Spongy bone

What are the tube-like structures running the length of compact bones called?

• Osteoblasts
• Osteons
• Haversian systems
• Osteocytes

What is the composition of the cavities in spongy bone?

• Bone marrow
• Blood vessels and nerves
• Osteons
• Compact bone

Which type of bone is found in the center of short or flat bones?

• Long bone
• Irregular bone
• Spongy bone
• Compact bone

Which type of bone marrow is responsible for producing red and white blood cells?

• Red bone marrow
• Yellow bone marrow
• Compact bone marrow
• Spongy bone marrow

What type of bone is the skull classified as?

• Irregular bone
• Flat bone
• Long bone
• Short bone

What is responsible for the growth and repair of bones in the body?

• Chondrocytes
• Osteocytes
• Osteoblasts
• Osteoclasts