Bone Structure and Function Quiz

What type of tissue is bone classified as?

• Epithelial tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Muscle tissue

• Connective tissue

What is the primary component of the bone matrix?

• Adipose tissue

• Elastic fibers

• Collagen fibers

• Cartilage

Which cells are responsible for bone formation?

• Chondrocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Fibroblasts

• Osteoclasts

What is the function of osteoclasts?

• Bone resorption

• Maintaining bone matrix

• Bone formation

• Secreting collagen

What is the periosteum?

• A type of bone cell

• A connective tissue covering the bone

• A type of bone matrix

• A mineral found in bone

What percentage of the dry weight of bone is made up of inorganic materials?

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

• 90%

Which of the following is NOT a component of the bone matrix?

• Chondrocytes

• Osteocytes

• Type I collagen

• Calcium phosphate

What is the role of canaliculi in bone?

• Transporting nutrients

• Connecting lacunae

• Producing collagen

• Storing fat

What type of growth does bone undergo?

• No growth

• Both interstitial and appositional growth

• Interstitial growth

• Appositional growth

What is the main organic material found in bone?

• Keratin

• Calcium carbonate

• Type I collagen

• Elastin