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Why is the presence of multiple tissue types important for the function of bone as an organ?
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The collaboration of multiple tissue types allows the bone to perform various functions such as support, protection, movement, mineral storage, and housing bone marrow.
What defines a structure as an organ?
An organ consists of multiple tissues working together.
What role do osteons play in bone tissue?
Osteons are the structural unit of compact bone, facilitating its strength and support.
What tissue types compose bone as an organ?
Bone (osseous) tissue, dense regular connective tissue, adipose tissue, epithelium, and nervous tissue.
What is the role of dense regular connective tissue in bones?
It provides structural support and connects bone to other structures like tendons and ligaments.
What is the importance of nervous tissue in bone?
Nervous tissue connects bones to the nervous system, allowing pain sensation and coordination.
What is the significance of central canals in bone tissue?
Central canals contain blood vessels and nerves, providing nourishment and sensation to bone cells.
How does the epithelium contribute to the bone as an organ?
Epithelium lines the surfaces and cavities of bone, aiding in protection and secretion.
How do lamellae contribute to the bone structure?
Lamellae are layers of bone matrix that provide strength and rigidity to the bone.
What are the components of bone (osseous) tissue?
Osteons, lacunae, central canals, lamellae, and canaliculi.
Which tissue in bone acts as an energy reservoir?
Adipose tissue, as it stores fat.
Describe the function of lacunae in bone tissue.
Lacunae are small spaces that house osteocytes, the bone cells.
Why is bone considered an organ?
Because it is composed of multiple types of tissues working together.
What function do canaliculi serve in bone tissue?
Canaliculi are small channels that connect lacunae, allowing exchange of nutrients and waste between osteocytes and blood vessels.
How does bone tissue facilitate the connection between different tissue types?
Bone tissue provides a rigid framework that supports and integrates other tissues within the bone structure.
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