Quiz on Structure of Bone Tissue

Which type of bone tissue is lighter and less dense?

• Cortical Bone

• Spongy Bone

• Compact Bone

• Dense Bone

What are the two types of bone tissue?

• Rigid and Flexible

• Dense and Loose

• Compact and Spongy

• Hard and Soft

What is the function of osteoblasts?

• Form bone

• Destroy bone

• Resorb bone

• Maintain bone

What do the osteonic canals in compact bone contain?

• Nerve fibers

• Blood vessels

• Cartilage

• Bone marrow

What is the role of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

• Form bone

• Resorb bone

• Maintain bone

• Strengthen bone

What is the arrangement of trabeculae in spongy bone designed to do?

• Provide maximum strength

• Increase bone density

• Enhance bone flexibility

• Reduce bone weight

What is the primary component found in the cavities of spongy bone?

• Yellow bone marrow

• Cartilage

• Red bone marrow

• Fat tissue