Bone Cells Worksheet
A Grade 7 science worksheet covering the types, functions, and locations of bone cells.
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Bone Cells: Structure and Function
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability.
1. Which type of bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue?
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Osteocytes
Chondrocytes
2. What is the primary function of osteoblasts?
Maintain bone tissue
Form new bone matrix
Absorb calcium
Produce red blood cells
3. The hard, outer layer of bone is called bone.
4. are mature bone cells that help maintain bone tissue.
5. Bone marrow is found within the bone.
6. Osteoblasts are responsible for breaking down old bone tissue.
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False
7. Compact bone is very dense and strong.
True
False
8. Briefly describe the role of osteocytes in bone tissue.
9. Examine the diagram of a long bone cross-section below. Label the compact bone and spongy bone.
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