Histology bone connective tissue quiz

What is the function of bone tissue?

• A. Provides support and protection

• B. Stores fat

• D. Filters blood

• C. Produces insulin

What is the role of osteocytes in bone tissue?

• A. Secrete the matrix

• B. Maintain the calcified matrix

• C. Remove calcified bone matrix

• D. Produce blood cells

Which hormone raises low blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts and osteocytes to resorb bone matrix?

• C. Insulin

• A. Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

• B. Calcitonin

• D. Thyroxine

What is the primary mechanism for raising blood calcium levels?

• A. Mobilization of ions from hydroxyapatite

• C. Mobilization of ions from muscle tissue

• D. Mobilization of ions from skin cells

• B. Mobilization of ions from hemoglobin

Which type of ossification forms most bones of the body?

• A. Intramembranous ossification

• D. Woven bone ossification

• B. Endochondral ossification

• C. Appositional ossification

What is the function of the synovial membrane in joints?

• D. Produce synovial fluid

• B. Produce red blood cells

• C. Store excess calcium

• A. Remove wear-and-tear debris

What is the primary component of bone matrix?

• A. Type I collagen

• C. Elastin

• D. Keratin

• B. Type II collagen

What is the main function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

• D. Produce blood cells

• C. Remove calcified bone matrix

• B. Maintain the calcified matrix

• A. Secrete the matrix

Which type of bone tissue is characterized by random disposition of type I collagen fibers?

• D. Cancellous bone

• C. Compact bone

• B. Woven bone

• A. Lamellar bone

What is the primary function of the periosteum in bones?

• C. Cover the bone ends

• B. Provide structural support

• D. Remove waste products

• A. Produce blood cells