EP CONNECT ONLINE ACCESS FOR BIOLOGY
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Chapter 45, Problem 4A
How can osteocytes remain alive within bone?
a. Bones are composed of only dead or dormant cells.
b. Haversian canals are bone structures that contain blood vessels that provide materials for the osteocytes.
c. Osteocytes have membrane extensions that protrude from bone and allow them to exchange materials with the surrounding fluids.
d. Bones are hollow in the middle and the low pressure there draws fluid from the blood that nourishes the osteocytes.
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How can osteocytes remain alive within bone?
a. Bones are composed of only dead or dormant cells.
b. Haversian canals are bone structures that contain blood vessels that provide materials for the osteocytes.
c. Osteocytes have membrane extensions that protrude from bone and allow them to exchange materials with the surrounding fluids.
d. Bones are hollow in the middle and the low pressure there draws fluid from the blood that nourishes the osteocytes.
Why are osteocytes spread out in bone tissue?a. They develop from mesenchymal cells.b. They are surrounded by osteoid.c. They travel through the capillaries.d. Formation of osteoid spreads out the osteoblasts that formed the ossification centers.
The function of osteoblasts is to:
a.break down bone
b.produce blood cells
c.produce collagen for bone matrix
d.add new tissue to the periosteum
e.provide nourishment to the cells of the articular cartilage
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