BIOL_121_-_Chapter_6_-_Bone_Tissue_and_the_Skeletal_System__1___2__copy

The skeletal system is composed of __________, cartilage, and joints.

bones

Bones are also called __________ tissue.

osseous

There are approximately __________ bones in the adult human body.

206

One type of cartilage found in synovial joints is __________, which reduces friction and absorbs shock.

hyaline/articular cartilage

The major functions of the skeletal system include supporting the body, facilitating movement, __________ internal organs, and producing blood cells.

protecting

Mineral storage includes calcium and __________, which can be released back into the bloodstream as needed.

phosphorous

The process of blood cell production that occurs in the red bone marrow is called __________.

hematopoiesis

The two types of bone tissue are __________ and cancellous bone.

compact bone

____________ bones are characterized as longer than they are wide, like the femur.

Long

An example of a __________ bone is the scapula or ribs.

flat

The __________ plate is where bone growth occurs in long bones.

epiphyseal

The __________ cells are involved in the formation of new bone.

osteoblasts

Parathyroid hormone stimulates __________ activity, leading to calcium release from bones.

osteoclast

__________ is a condition characterized by the softening of bones due to vitamin D deficiency.

Osteomalacia

Fractures can be classified as __________ or open (compound).

closed (simple)