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Bone is surrounded by a membrane called…….
a) perichondrium        
b) prostomium
c) papmylum              
d) periostinum

d

Explanation: the membrane of blood vessels and nerves that wraps around most of your bones.



Bones are composed of mainly...types of cells.
a) two
b) three           
c) four
d) six

a

Explanation: 1. Oesteoblasts
2. osteoclasts



Mature bone cells osteoblasts form……
a) chondrocytes          
b) fibrous tissues
c) oesteocytes             
d) osteoclasts

c

Explanation: a cell that lies within the substance of fully formed bone



Which of the following cells engage in metabolic exchange with the blood that flows through the bones?
a) chondrocytes          
b) osteoblasts
c) oesteocytes             
d) osteoclasts

c

The osteoblast cells are…….
a) mononucleated     
b) anucleated
c) multinucleated       
d) all of these

a

Explanation: single nucleus containing cells


Osteoblasts produce a matrix which is composed mainly of……..
a) type I collagen      
b) type II collagen
c) fibrous tissue          
d) epithelial tissue

a

Explanation: Type I collagen is the major protein component of the bone extracellular matrix, accounting for up to 90% of the organic matrix. 



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