Textbook Question
Two-thirds of the weight of bone is accounted for by:
(a) Crystals of calcium phosphate
(b) Collagen fibers
(c) Osteocytes
(d) Calcium carbonate
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Periosteum and Endosteum
Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements correctly characterizes the periosteum?
A
The periosteum is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
B
The periosteum is primarily composed of cartilage tissue.
C
The periosteum is responsible for the production of red blood cells.
D
The periosteum is a thin membrane lining the inner surface of the bone.
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand the definition of the periosteum: It is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue that covers the bones, except at the surfaces of the joints.
Recognize the composition of the periosteum: It is primarily made up of connective tissue, not cartilage tissue.
Identify the function of the periosteum: It is involved in the nourishment and repair of bone tissue, but not directly responsible for the production of red blood cells.
Differentiate between the periosteum and other bone-related structures: The periosteum covers the outer surface of the bone, whereas the endosteum lines the inner surface.
Evaluate the statements given in the problem: The correct characterization of the periosteum is that it is a dense layer of vascular connective tissue enveloping the bones except at the surfaces of the joints.
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