Bone Remodeling

What is the process called in which bone tissue is continually being built, broken down, and rebuilt?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Bone remodeling

• Hydroxy appetite

Which cells are responsible for breaking down and resorbing bone tissue?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Monocytes

• Osteocytes

Where do osteoclasts originate from?

• Blood vessels

• Bone marrow

• Collagen scaffold

• Hydroxy appetite

What do osteoblasts differentiate into once they become embedded within the bone matrix?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Monocytes

• Blood vessels

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What is the primary function of osteocytes in bone tissue?

• Production of bone matrix

• Resorption of bone tissue

• Maintenance of bone tissue

• Production of red blood cells

What is the primary organic component of bone?

• Calcium phosphate

• Collagen

• Hydroxyapatite

• Osteoid

Exercise helps bone by

• Increasing density through activity

• Increasing density through remodeling

• Increasing density through increased calories

• Increasing density through stress

A mature bone cell is called

• Osteocyte

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Osteon

Breaks down bone to remove damaged or old cells, and release minerals into the blood stream

• Osteocyte

• Osteoblast

• Osteoclast

• Osteon

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Which layer of bone is responsible for blood cell formation

• Periosteum

• Hyaline Cartilage

• Yellow Marrow

• Red Marrow