types of bones and its dynamics

Question 1

what does tissue forms are load defendant mean

Answer 1

depending on how much load you put on the bone the more dense it will become

Question 2

what are osteoblasts responsible for

Answer 2

formation

Question 3

what are osteocytes responsible for

Answer 3

maintanence

Question 4

how long does it take for complete skeletal regeneration

Answer 4

10 years

Question 5

name the types of bones

Answer 5

long bone, short bone, flat bone, irregular bone, sesamoid bone

Question 6

what are the 3 parts of the long bone?

Answer 6

epiphysis, diaphysis and the epiphyseal plate/line

Question 7

describe the characteristics of the epiphysis

Answer 7

has Red marrow which is also found in the adjacent parts of the diaphysis
Blood cells -responsible for the blood cell production
Highly vascularised

Question 8

describe the characteristics of the diaphysis

Answer 8

has yellow marrow - contains a high amount of stem cells
Fat, cartilage, bone
Less vascularized

Question 9

what is the epiphyseal plate/line

Answer 9

Epiphyseal line/plate are basically sections of cartilage at the ends of long bones - plays an important role in bone growth