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Biology - Anatomy

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What are the primary functions of bones in the human body?

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Which type of bone is typically found in the thigh?

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What is the function of the epiphysis in a long bone?

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Which part of the bone is primarily made of spongy bone?

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What is the growth plate in bones known as?

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What is the central hollow shaft of a bone that provides strength and support called?

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Which part of the bone is primarily composed of compact bone?

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What type of cartilage is also known as articular cartilage?

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What is the central hollow part of a bone where nothing is present?

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What is the epithelial membrane that lines the medullary cavity called?

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What are the functions of red and yellow bone marrow?

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What is the dense fibrous outer membrane where tendons attach muscle to bone?

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What are the types of bone tissue?

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What is the role of osteoblasts in bone formation?

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What is the function of osteoclasts in bone tissue?

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What are osteocytes and their function in bone tissue?

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Which bone tissue cells are responsible for dissolving bone and making new bone?

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What type of tissue is osseous tissue classified as?

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Why is osseous tissue considered unique?

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What strengths does osseous tissue possess?

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What triggers the growth of new bone?

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What does the spongy bone consist of?

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What is found between trabeculae and supplies blood?

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What is contained in compact bone?

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What are osteons and their function in compact bone?

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What runs the length of bone through the center of the canal?

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What is Volkmann's Canal and its function?

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What are Haversian Canals and their function?

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What is the function of canaliculi in bone tissue?

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What is bone marrow and where is it located?

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What does red bone marrow produce?

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Where is yellow bone marrow found in adults?

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What is yellow bone marrow made of and its potential function?

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What happens to bone marrow as humans age?

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Where does bone lengthening occur?

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What factors influence bone growth?

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What is osteoporosis and its characteristics?

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What stimulates a growth spurt during puberty?

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When does bone remodeling occur?

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What is the process of bone resorption and ossification called?

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What is the process of destroying bone known as?

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What is the process of building new bone called?

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What is a simple fracture?

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What is a compound fracture?

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What is a greenstick fracture and in whom is it most common?

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What is a comminuted fracture and how does it typically occur?

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What is a spiral fracture and how does it occur?

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What is the first step in fracture repair?

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What happens in the second step of fracture repair?

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What occurs in the third step of fracture repair?

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What is the final step in fracture repair?

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