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Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Cells quiz Flashcards

Microscopic Anatomy of Bones - Bone Cells quiz
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  • What are mature bone cells found within lacunae of compact bone called?

    Mature bone cells found within lacunae of compact bone are called osteocytes.
  • What is the space that houses osteocytes?

    The space that houses osteocytes is called a lacuna.
  • Which bone cells are derived from osteoblasts?

    Osteocytes are derived from osteoblasts.
  • What are the four primary types of cells found only in bone tissue?

    The four primary types of cells found only in bone tissue are osteoprogenitors, osteoblasts, osteocytes, and osteoclasts.
  • Which bone cells are responsible for laying down new bone for growth and repair?

    Osteoblasts are responsible for laying down new bone for growth and repair.
  • What cells produce the collagen and inorganic salts of bone matrix?

    Osteoblasts produce the collagen and inorganic salts of the bone matrix.
  • Which type of bone cell is responsible for removing bone?

    Osteoclasts are responsible for removing bone.
  • Which type of bone cell is responsible for making bone?

    Osteoblasts are responsible for making bone.
  • Which bone cells produce the organic bone matrix?

    Osteoblasts produce the organic bone matrix.
  • Which of the following bone cell types is primarily responsible for initiating ossification of bone? Options: A) Osteoprogenitors B) Osteoblasts C) Osteocytes D) Osteoclasts

    B) Osteoblasts are primarily responsible for initiating ossification of bone.
  • Which of the following types of bone cells are responsible for removing and recycling bone? Options: A) Osteoprogenitors B) Osteoblasts C) Osteocytes D) Osteoclasts

    D) Osteoclasts are responsible for removing and recycling bone.