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Bone is a composite material, like fiberglass (something hard [and thus brittle] in a matrix of a more flexible substance.
In fiberglass the glass makes the (fishing rod) strong, the plastic makes it tough.
In bone, the calcium salts make it strong and hard, the connective tissue makes it tough.
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What is the purpose of a long bone?
along bone is longer than it is wideLong bones have a thick outside layer of compact bone and an innermedullar cavity containing bone marrow. The ends of a long bone contain spongy bone and an epiphysis line. The epiphysis line is an area that contains a sort of cartilage
What happens to a chicken bone soaked in cola?
It will turn black and yes it will dissolve the calcium it might also bend to provr that if u drink it it makes your bones weaker......
What is the process of long bone growth controlled by?
Caterpillars do. They crawl inside you and chew on your bones, so some done overgrow!
A vitamin D deficiency can cause this abnormal metabolic bone disease?
RICKETS is a disorder caused y a lack of vitamin D,calcium,or phosphate.
What does the humerous bone?
Yes because the bone is longer then it is wide.
What is the purpose of a long bone?
along bone is longer than it is wideLong bones have a thick outside layer of compact bone and an innermedullar cavity containing bone marrow. The ends of a long bone contain spongy bone and an epiphysis line. The epiphysis line is an area that contains a sort of cartilage
What are the three hormones for long bone growth?
calcium, phospherous
How can the structure and function of bone be described?
brode
What is the function of nutrient foramina in a long bone?
They provide passageways for blood vessels to enter the bone.
What is the function of the femer?
The femur is the thigh bone and is the longest and strongest bone in the human body. It plays a crucial role in supporting body weight, enabling movement, and providing attachment points for muscles involved in hip and knee joint movement.
What is plastacine?
Plasticine is a modeling clay originally developed and patented in 1899. It iscomposed of calcium salts (e.g. calcium carbonate), petroleum jelly, and long-chain aliphatic acids (e.g. stearic acid).
What mineral is stored in the skeletal system?
The skeletal system is a major repository of calcium.
What is the structural and function feature of the epiphysis?
Epiphysis are found at both ends of a long bone. They are made of cancellous bone filled with marrow. They have a bulbous shape and function to provide attachments for muscles and give stability to joints.
What happens to a chicken bone soaked in cola?
It will turn black and yes it will dissolve the calcium it might also bend to provr that if u drink it it makes your bones weaker......
How strong is an egg shell?
Calcium The calcium for the eggshell comes from three sources - the diet, special bone called medullary bone (found in the cavity of all birds long bones) of pullets and the hens skeleton. The hen uses approximately 2.5 grams of calcium in the formation of one normal egg. When diet alone cannot supply this amount the calcium will be sourced internally.
What the function of the short bone?
Short bones are defined as being approximately as wide as they are long and have a primary function of providing support and stability with little movement.
What is the process of long bone growth controlled by?
Caterpillars do. They crawl inside you and chew on your bones, so some done overgrow!
