Multiple Choice
The basic structural unit of compact bone is the ______.
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6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue
Gross Anatomy of Bone: Compact and Spongy Bone
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Bone is broken down by __________.
A
osteogenic cells
B
chondrocytes
C
osteoclasts
D
osteoblasts
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Understand the role of different cell types in bone physiology. Osteogenic cells are stem cells that differentiate into osteoblasts, which are responsible for bone formation.
Recognize that chondrocytes are involved in cartilage formation, not directly in bone breakdown.
Identify the function of osteoblasts, which are cells that synthesize bone matrix and are involved in bone formation, not breakdown.
Learn about osteoclasts, which are specialized cells responsible for bone resorption, meaning they break down bone tissue.
Conclude that osteoclasts are the correct answer as they are the cells that break down bone.
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