Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bone tissue
A)manubrium
B)mastoid process
C)medullary cavity
D)metaphysis
E)olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum

Question

Match the terms with their correct meanings.

-Bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bone tissue
A)manubrium
B)mastoid process
C)medullary cavity
D)metaphysis
E)olecranon
F)osseous tissue
G)ossification
H)osteoblast
I)osteoclast
J)periosteum

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An osteoclast is a bone cell that absorbs and removes unwanted bone tissue.

Answer: F 
 Osseous tissue refers to bone tissue, which consists of specialized cells and a matrix of mineral salts and collagen fibers.

Answer: H 
 An osteoblast is a bone cell that synthesizes and secretes new bone tissue, contributing to bone growth and repair.

Answer: J 
 The periosteum is a dense layer of connective tissue that covers the outer surface of bones, providing attachment points for muscles and tendons and helping to facilitate the growth and repair of bone tissue.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Meanings