Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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A)   communication
B)   blood cell formation
C)   mineral storage
D)   protection of internal organsE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What type of bone is illustrated?

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A)   hyaline cartilage
B)   spongy bone
C)   compact bone
D)   articular cartilageE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

Which of the following promotes bone resorption?

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A)   compression
B)   pressure
C)   tension
D)   calcium -rich dietE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Outline the events of intramembranous ossification.

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Intramembranous ossification begins when...

Question 5

Discuss how the osteoblast differs functionally from the osteoclast.

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Osteoblasts are bone ^-forming cells that ...

Question 6

The small, fluid -filled cavity occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n) :

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A)   lacuna.
B)   trabecula.
C)   central canal.
D)   osteon.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 7

Correctly order the following key steps in the process of endochondral ossification. 1. Chondrocytes die.
2)  Osteoblasts build the bone collar on the external surface of the bone.
3)  Perichondrium is invaded by blood vessels.
4)  In the primary ossification center, osteoblasts replace calcified cartilage with early spongy bone.
5)  Perichondrial cells differentiate into osteogenic cells then into osteoblasts.

Accepted Answer

A)   3, 5, 2, 1, 4
B)   3, 1, 2, 3, 5
C)   4, 3, 2, 1, 5
D)   3, 1, 4, 5, 2E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Branching "ribs" of bone present in spongy bone are known as:

Accepted Answer

A)   lacunae.
B)   trabeculae.
C)   canaliculi.
D)   lamellae.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

In the epiphyseal plate, cartilage grows:

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A)   by pulling the diaphysis toward the epiphysis.
B)   from the edges inward.
C)   by pushing the epiphysis away from the diaphysis.
D)   in a circular fashion.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Derrick has a vitamin D deficiency. Hypothesize an explanation for why he may have this deficiency.

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Derrick may not spend enough time in the...

Question 11

Which dietary requirement for bone health can be made in response to skin exposure to UV light?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamin C
B)   vitamin K
C)   vitamin D
D)   calcium ionsE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 12

The structural units of mature compact bone are called:

Accepted Answer

A)   lacunae.
B)   canaliculi.
C)   osteons.
D)   osteocytes.E) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 13

Whose bone marrow is mostly red?

Accepted Answer

A)   middle -aged adults
B)   elderly
C)   infants
D)   young adultsE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone resorption is parathyroid hormone (PTH).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Intramembranous ossification occurs in:

Accepted Answer

A)   long bones.
B)   secondary bone.
C)   skull bones.
D)   arm and leg bones.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What cells contribute to the process of calcification during intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoblasts
B)   osteocytes
C)   keratinocytes
D)   osteoclastsE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Why is articular cartilage necessary for long bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   Articular cartilage allows bones to rub together with reduced friction at joints.
B)   Articular cartilage is the site of lengthwise growth in young children and adolescents.
C)   Articular cartilage lines all inner surfaces of the bone.
D)   Articular cartilage houses red bone marrow for hematopoiesis.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Calcitonin functions to:

Accepted Answer

A)   stimulate bone resorption.
B)   stimulate osteoclast activity.
C)   increase bone deposition.
D)   increase blood calcium ion levels.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 19

What term implies bone deposition via osteoblasts?

Accepted Answer

A)   keratinization
B)   resorption
C)   calcification
D)   degradationE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 20

What canals connect lacunae together?

Accepted Answer

A)   central canals
B)   canaliculi
C)   central (Haversian)  canals
D)   perforating (Volkmann's)  canalsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 6: Bones and Bone Tissue

In the epiphyseal plate, cartilage grows:

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What type of bone is illustrated?

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Branching "ribs" of bone present in spongy bone are known as:

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What cells contribute to the process of calcification during intramembranous ossification?

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Which of the following promotes bone resorption?

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The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone resorption is parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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The structural units of mature compact bone are called:

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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Calcitonin functions to:

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Why is articular cartilage necessary for long bones?

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Derrick has a vitamin D deficiency. Hypothesize an explanation for why he may have this deficiency.

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Derrick may not spend enough time in the...
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Whose bone marrow is mostly red?

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What term implies bone deposition via osteoblasts?

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What canals connect lacunae together?

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Intramembranous ossification occurs in:

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Discuss how the osteoblast differs functionally from the osteoclast.

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Osteoblasts are bone ^-forming cells that ...
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Outline the events of intramembranous ossification.

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Which dietary requirement for bone health can be made in response to skin exposure to UV light?

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The small, fluid ^-filled cavity occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n) :

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Exam 6: Bones and Bone Tissue

In the epiphyseal plate, cartilage grows:

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What type of bone is illustrated?

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Branching "ribs" of bone present in spongy bone are known as:

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What cells contribute to the process of calcification during intramembranous ossification?

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Which of the following promotes bone resorption?

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The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone resorption is parathyroid hormone (PTH).

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The structural units of mature compact bone are called:

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Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

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Calcitonin functions to:

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Why is articular cartilage necessary for long bones?

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Derrick has a vitamin D deficiency. Hypothesize an explanation for why he may have this deficiency.

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Whose bone marrow is mostly red?

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What term implies bone deposition via osteoblasts?

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What canals connect lacunae together?

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Intramembranous ossification occurs in:

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Discuss how the osteoblast differs functionally from the osteoclast.

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Outline the events of intramembranous ossification.

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Which dietary requirement for bone health can be made in response to skin exposure to UV light?

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The small, fluid -filled cavity occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n) :

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The small, fluid ^-filled cavity occupied by an osteocyte is called a(n) :

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