MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-process of blood cell formation
A)hematopoiesis
B)diaphysis
C)epiphyses
D)periosteum
E)endosteum
F)osteocytes
G)osteoclasts
H)osteoblasts
I)osteon
J)trabeculae

Question

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Hematopoiesis is the process of blood cell formation.

Answer: B
 The diaphysis is the long central shaft of a bone.

Answer: C
 The epiphyses are the rounded ends of long bones.

Answer: D
 The periosteum is the layer of tissue that covers the outer surface of bones.

Answer: E
 The endosteum is the layer of tissue that lines the inner surface of bones.

Answer: F
 Osteocytes are the mature bone cells that maintain and repair bone tissue.

Answer: G
 Osteoclasts are cells that break down and absorb bone tissue.

Answer: H
 Osteoblasts are cells that produce new bone tissue.

Answer: I
 An osteon is the basic unit of compact bone tissue.

Answer: J
 Trabeculae are the thin, branching bones that make up spongy bone tissue.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Explanation