Question

True/False: Mark the following statements as true (T) or false (F). If the statement is false, correct it to make it a true statement. _____ The periosteum contains osteoblasts and osteocytes. _____ Osteoclasts secrete bone matrix. _____ Compact bone is the hard, outer bone. _____ Compact bone is composed of spicules called trabeculae. _____ Spongy bone houses red and yellow bone marrow. _____ Circumferential lamellae are located between osteons.

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Answer:

Explanation:

1. False and should read as - The periosteum contains osteocytes and osteoclasts.

2. True - Osteoclasts secrete bone matrix.

3. True - Compact bone is the hard, outer bone.

4. False and should read as - Spongy bone is composed of spicules called osteons.

5. True - Spongy bone houses red and yellow bone marrow.

6. False and should read as - Perforating fibers anchor the endosteum to the superficial surface of a bone