Bone Function

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

• Blood cell formation

• Mineral storage

• Fat production

• Support

Which type of bone marrow is responsible for blood cell formation?

• Yellow bone marrow

• Red bone marrow

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

Osteoclasts are responsible for:

• Building bone matrix

• Maintaining bone composition

• Breaking down bone matrix

• Transporting nutrients to bone cells

What hormone is released when blood calcium levels drop below normal?

• Insulin

• Parathyroid hormone

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the purpose of the central canal?

• Connect Lacunae and osteocytes together

• provide strength and resilience to bone

• Space for blood vessels and nerves

• To manage the bone

What is the purpose of the lacunae?

• Connect Lacunae and osteocytes together

• Safe space for osteocytes to reside

• provide strength and resilience to bone

• To manage the bone

Which type of bone cells are responsible for bone formation?

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Osteoclasts

This type of cell dissolves and reshapes bone.

• osteocyte

• osteoclast

• osteoblast

• osteon

Which law states that bone adapts to the mechanical stresses placed on it?

• Newton’s Law

• Wolff’s Law

• Einstein’s Law

• Parathyroid Law

Which bone cell is responsible for maintaining bone composition?

• Osteoblast

• Osteocyte

• Osteoclast

• Osteogenic cell