Bones

All about the bones

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  • Created by: Amy
  • Created on: 20-04-12 20:21
Bones are LIVING CELLS which can.....?
Grow and Repair themselves
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Long Bones are:
Hollow, Lighter, Stronger and more Efficient
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Bone Marrow is the spongy substance in the middle of the bone, which produces....?
New Blood Cells
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The Process in which Cartilage turns into bone is called...?
Ossification
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Growth can be measured by the amount of Cartilage present?
True
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Cartilage protects the ends of...?
Bones
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Can Bones and Cartilage get infected?
Yes
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Osteoporosis can be found in....?
The Elderly
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Osteoporosis causes the bones to become softer and brittle, because....?
Calcium is lost from the bones
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A Spinal Fracture is also known as a Broken Back?
True
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Paralysis is cause by...?
A Damaged Spinal Cord
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Cartilage acts as a slight Shock Absorber?
True
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Long Bones are:

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Hollow, Lighter, Stronger and more Efficient

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Bone Marrow is the spongy substance in the middle of the bone, which produces....?

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Card 4

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The Process in which Cartilage turns into bone is called...?

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Growth can be measured by the amount of Cartilage present?

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Rory

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Osteoporosis can be found in... the elderly :)

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