6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue

Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Matrix

Open Question
Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

b. The inorganic matrix of bone is solely responsible for the strength of bone tissue.
Multiple Choice
When Ca²⁺ concentration in the blood becomes lower than normal, __________.
Multiple Choice
The exceptional hardness of bones is largely due to the presence of __________.
Multiple Choice
At her annual checkup, the doctor tells Pilar that she should add leafy greens like spinach and collard greens to her diet to help keep her bones strong. What vitamin or mineral in the vegetables would contribute to bone strength?
Multiple Choice
If the hydroxyapatites were replaced with more typical gel-like extracellular matrix, how would you expect the bones to be affected?
Open Question
Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

a. The primary mineral in the inorganic matrix is hydroxyapatite.
Open Question
Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

c. Collagen fibers are one of the predominant parts of the inorganic matrix.
Open Question
Mark the following statements about bone tissue as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.

d. The collagen fibers of bone help it to resist torsion and tension.
Open Question
Sites of hematopoiesis include all buta. red marrow of spongy boneb. the heads of femur and humerus in adultsc. medullary cavities in bones of infantsd. medullary cavities in bones of a healthy adult.
Open Question
The organic portion of matrix is important in providing all buta. tensile strengthb. hardnessc. ability to resist stretchd. flexibility.
Open Question
List the four distinctive cell populations of bone tissue.
Open Question
List the organic and inorganic components of bone matrix.