Question 1

Calcitriol stimulates absorption of calcium in the small intestine.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Compact bone

Accepted Answer

A)  is located deep to spongy bone in the diaphysis. 
B)  is composed of tubular units called osteons. 
C)  has a brace-like arrangement of trabeculae. 
D)  is avascular. 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  is located deep to spongy bone in the diaphysis. 
B)  is composed of tubular units called osteons. 
C)  has a brace-like arrangement of trabeculae. 
D)  is avascular. 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 3

Select all that develop through the process of intramembranous ossification.
A) Frontal bone of skull
B) Occipital bone of skull
C) Ulna of forearm
D) Femur of thigh

Accepted Answer

The answer of Select all that develop through the process...

Question 4

Which is a sesamoid bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patella 
B)  Cuboid 
C)  Talus 
D)  Sphenoid 
E)  Scaphoid 
A)  Patella 
B)  Cuboid 
C)  Talus 
D)  Sphenoid 
E)  Scaphoid

Question 5

-This figure shows the anatomy of compact bone. Which number is referring to a perforating (or Volkmann's) canal?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  3 
D)  4 
E)  5

Question 6

What helps bone resist compression?

Accepted Answer

A)  Yellow bone marrow 
B)  Reticular fibers 
C)  Inorganic salts 
D)  Red bone marrow 
E)  Endosteum 
A)  Yellow bone marrow 
B)  Reticular fibers 
C)  Inorganic salts 
D)  Red bone marrow 
E)  Endosteum

Question 7

-This figure illustrates the microscopic anatomy of spongy bone. What bone feature does number 4 indicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteocyte in lacuna 
B)  Trabeculae 
C)  Osteon 
D)  Canaliculus 
E)  Perforating canal 
A)  Osteocyte in lacuna 
B)  Trabeculae 
C)  Osteon 
D)  Canaliculus 
E)  Perforating canal

Question 8

Which is characteristic of cartilage connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  Gel-like ground substance 
B)  Matrix of protein fibers 
C)  Cells called chondrocytes 
D)  Avascular 
E)  All of the choices are correct. 
A)  Gel-like ground substance 
B)  Matrix of protein fibers 
C)  Cells called chondrocytes 
D)  Avascular 
E)  All of the choices are correct.

Question 9

Osteoid is the

Accepted Answer

A)  organic part of the bone matrix that gives it rigidity. 
B)  organic part of the bone matrix that gives it tensile strength. 
C)  inorganic part of the bone matrix that gives it rigidity. 
D)  inorganic part of the bone matrix that gives it tensile strength. 
A)  organic part of the bone matrix that gives it rigidity. 
B)  organic part of the bone matrix that gives it tensile strength. 
C)  inorganic part of the bone matrix that gives it rigidity. 
D)  inorganic part of the bone matrix that gives it tensile strength.

Question 10

A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) ________ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse 
B)  oblique 
C)  linear 
D)  comminuted 
E)  medial 
A)  transverse 
B)  oblique 
C)  linear 
D)  comminuted 
E)  medial

Question 11

What are the matrix rings of compact bone that surround the central canal of each osteon?

Accepted Answer

A)  Canaliculi 
B)  Concentric lamellae 
C)  Circumferential lamellae 
D)  Perforating canals 
E)  Interstitial lamellae 
A)  Canaliculi 
B)  Concentric lamellae 
C)  Circumferential lamellae 
D)  Perforating canals 
E)  Interstitial lamellae

Question 12

Rickets, a disease characterized by overproduction and deficient calcification of osteoid tissue, is caused by a lack of sufficient

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D. 
B)  Calcitonin. 
C)  Thyroid hormone. 
D)  Vitamin A. 
E)  Vitamin C. 
A)  Vitamin D. 
B)  Calcitonin. 
C)  Thyroid hormone. 
D)  Vitamin A. 
E)  Vitamin C.

Question 13

The type of bone tissue that is replaced more frequently is ________ bone; the part of the femur that is replaced more frequently is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  compact; distal epiphysis 
B)  compact; diaphysis 
C)  spongy; distal epiphysis 
D)  spongy; diaphysis 
A)  compact; distal epiphysis 
B)  compact; diaphysis 
C)  spongy; distal epiphysis 
D)  spongy; diaphysis

Question 14

The spongy bone found within a flat bone is called ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The spongy bone found within a flat...

Question 15

In general, the mechanical stresses on bones that result from exercise tend to weaken them and lead to more frequent fractures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Interstitial growth of cartilage increases its ________ and occurs in the ________ region of the cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A)  length; internal 
B)  length; peripheral 
C)  width; internal 
D)  width; peripheral 
A)  length; internal 
B)  length; peripheral 
C)  width; internal 
D)  width; peripheral

Question 17

Describe the stimulus for bone resorption and how resorption is carried out at the cellular and chemical levels.

Accepted Answer

When blood calcium is low, res

Question 18

Calcitonin ________ osteoclast activity, which will ________ blood calcium levels.

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulates; increase 
B)  stimulates; decrease 
C)  inhibits; increase 
D)  inhibits; decrease 
A)  stimulates; increase 
B)  stimulates; decrease 
C)  inhibits; increase 
D)  inhibits; decrease

Question 19

Flat bones

Accepted Answer

A)  protect underlying soft tissue and may be slightly curved. 
B)  have elaborate shapes, and sometimes resemble sesame seeds. 
C)  include the bones of the wrist that glide across each other. 
D)  are, by definition, not at all curved. 
E)  have a diaphysis and an epiphysis. 
A)  protect underlying soft tissue and may be slightly curved. 
B)  have elaborate shapes, and sometimes resemble sesame seeds. 
C)  include the bones of the wrist that glide across each other. 
D)  are, by definition, not at all curved. 
E)  have a diaphysis and an epiphysis.

Question 20

With aging comes insufficient ossification of bone, a condition known as ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of With aging comes insufficient ossification of bone,...

Exam 7: Skeletal System: Bone Structure and Function

Calcitriol stimulates absorption of calcium in the small intestine.

Compact bone

Select all that develop through the process of intramembranous ossification. A) Frontal bone of skull B) Occipital bone of skull C) Ulna of forearm D) Femur of thigh

Which is a sesamoid bone?

-This figure shows the anatomy of compact bone. Which number is referring to a perforating (or Volkmann's) canal?

What helps bone resist compression?

-This figure illustrates the microscopic anatomy of spongy bone. What bone feature does number 4 indicate?

Which is characteristic of cartilage connective tissue?

Osteoid is the

A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) ________ fracture.

What are the matrix rings of compact bone that surround the central canal of each osteon?

Rickets, a disease characterized by overproduction and deficient calcification of osteoid tissue, is caused by a lack of sufficient

The type of bone tissue that is replaced more frequently is ________ bone; the part of the femur that is replaced more frequently is the ________.

The spongy bone found within a flat bone is called ________.

In general, the mechanical stresses on bones that result from exercise tend to weaken them and lead to more frequent fractures.

Interstitial growth of cartilage increases its ________ and occurs in the ________ region of the cartilage.

Describe the stimulus for bone resorption and how resorption is carried out at the cellular and chemical levels.

Calcitonin ________ osteoclast activity, which will ________ blood calcium levels.

Flat bones

With aging comes insufficient ossification of bone, a condition known as ________.

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The type of bone tissue that is replaced more frequently is bone; the part of the femur that is replaced more frequently is the .

Interstitial growth of cartilage increases its and occurs in the region of the cartilage.

Calcitonin osteoclast activity, which will blood calcium levels.