What characteristic describes the external and internal structures of bones?
Simple and smooth
Complex
Transparent
Flexible
\What are the two main types of blood cells produced by bones?
Red and yellow blood cells
White and blue blood cells
Red and white blood cells
Platelets and white blood cells
What role do bones play in mineral storage?
They store minerals such as calcium and phosphorus
They store vitamins and nutrients
They store proteins and carbohydrates
They do not play a role in mineral storage
What type of tissue is bone tissue classified as?
Epithelial tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
Connective tissue
Which bone cells are responsible for the formation and mineralization of bone?
Osteoclasts and osteocytes
Osteoblasts and osteocytes
Osteoblasts and lining cells
Osteoclasts and lining cells
What role do collagen fibers play in bone tissue?
They provide elasticity and improve fracture resistance
They increase the bone's mineral content
They act as a lubricant within joints
They form the outer protective layer of bone
What mineral is primarily responsible for the rigidity of bone tissue?
Sodium chloride
Potassium carbonate
Magnesium sulfate
Calcium phosphate
What percentage of bone matrix is composed of a flexible matrix and bound minerals, respectively?
40% matrix and 60% minerals
30% matrix and 70% minerals
50% matrix and 50% minerals
20% matrix and 80% minerals
What is the Greek word for bone, which forms the basis of terms such as osteopathy?
Os
Osteon
Cartilago
Fibra
What is the smallest bone in the human body?
Malleus
Incus
Femur
Stapes