1. What does the skeletal system primarily consist of?
2. What is the main role of the different types of bones in the skeletal system?
3. How do osteocytes and osteoblasts differ in their roles within bone tissue?
Skeletal system — composition?
Bones and cartilage form the supportive framework.
Bone types — main categories?
Compact and spongy (trabecular) tissues.
Osteocytes — role?
Maintain bone tissue and regulate mineral content.
Skeletal system — composition?
Bones and cartilage; provides support and protection.
Bone tissue types?
Compact and spongy bone.
Osteocytes — role?
Maintain bone tissue.
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