Bone Tissue Worksheet
Explore the structure and function of bone tissue, including compact and spongy bone, and the role of different bone cells.
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Bone Tissue Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Refer to your knowledge of bone tissue.
1. What is the primary function of bone tissue?
Digestion
Support and Protection
Respiration
Circulation
2. Which type of bone tissue is dense and forms the outer layer of most bones?
Spongy bone
Compact bone
Cartilage
Marrow
1. The process of bone formation is called .
2. are bone-forming cells.
3. The soft tissue found in the center of long bones is called .
1. Bone tissue is a living tissue.
True
False
2. Spongy bone is stronger than compact bone.
True
False
1. Briefly describe the main differences between compact bone and spongy bone.
Observe the diagram of the long bone cross-section below and answer the question.
2. Identify the major components visible in the cross-section of the long bone.