Question 1

All bone growth completely stops by the end of adolescence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

The periosteum is secured to underlying bone by collagen fibers called:

Accepted Answer

A)  canaliculi. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  Volkmann's canals. 
D)  perforating (Sharpey's) fibers. 
A)  canaliculi. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  Volkmann's canals. 
D)  perforating (Sharpey's) fibers. D

Question 3

Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclast 
B)  osteoblast 
C)  osteocyte 
D)  osteogenic cell 
A)  osteoclast 
B)  osteoblast 
C)  osteocyte 
D)  osteogenic cell A

Question 4

Relate puberty and increased testosterone and estrogen production to the relative heights of men and women.

Accepted Answer

Like testosterone, estrogen increases th

Question 5

Explain how red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow differ structurally.

Accepted Answer

Red bone marrow consists of loose connec

Question 6

The function of yellow bone marrow is:

Accepted Answer

A)  triglyceride storage. 
B)  acid -base homeostasis. 
C)  hematopoiesis. 
D)  mineral storage. 
A)  triglyceride storage. 
B)  acid -base homeostasis. 
C)  hematopoiesis. 
D)  mineral storage.

Question 7

Jerry, a 42 -year -old male, is experiencing excessive appositional growth. Determine his condition, the cause of his condition, and explain the impact on his bones.

Accepted Answer

Jerry has acromegaly, a condition that a

Question 8

How does an epiphyseal plate differ from an epiphyseal line?

Accepted Answer

An epiphyseal plate consists of five zon

Question 9

Describe the role of osteoblasts in intramembranous ossification.

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts develop in the primary ossif

Question 10

The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are:

Accepted Answer

A)  trabeculae. 
B)  circumferential lamellae. 
C)  concentric lamellae. 
D)  lacunae. 
A)  trabeculae. 
B)  circumferential lamellae. 
C)  concentric lamellae. 
D)  lacunae.

Question 11

A digestive system disease has inhibited Mr. Sumner's ability to absorb vitamins. Explain how the bones are affected when there are inadequate levels of vitamins C and K.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin C is required for the synthesis

Question 12

Summarize the four steps of bone repair.

Accepted Answer

Upon fracture, 1) a hematoma fills the g

Question 13

Secondary ossification centers are characteristic of:

Accepted Answer

A)  mesenchymal ossification. 
B)  appositional growth. 
C)  endochondral ossification. 
D)  intramembranous ossification. 
A)  mesenchymal ossification. 
B)  appositional growth. 
C)  endochondral ossification. 
D)  intramembranous ossification.

Question 14

Bone resorption requires the activity of:

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclasts. 
B)  chondrocytes. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteocytes. 
A)  osteoclasts. 
B)  chondrocytes. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteocytes.

Question 15

Which of the following persists for life?

Accepted Answer

A)  articular cartilage 
B)  epiphyseal plate 
C)  primary ossification center 
D)  primary bone 
A)  articular cartilage 
B)  epiphyseal plate 
C)  primary ossification center 
D)  primary bone

Question 16

Bones with a diaphysis and epiphyses are classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  long bones. 
B)  short bones. 
C)  irregular bones. 
D)  flat bones. 
A)  long bones. 
B)  short bones. 
C)  irregular bones. 
D)  flat bones.

Question 17

Why are collagen fibers a critical component of bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collagen fibers act as "glue" to bind components together. 
B)  Collagen fibers help trap water in the ECM. 
C)  Collagen fibers help the bone resist compression. 
D)  Collagen fibers help bone resist torsion. 
A)  Collagen fibers act as "glue" to bind components together. 
B)  Collagen fibers help trap water in the ECM. 
C)  Collagen fibers help the bone resist compression. 
D)  Collagen fibers help bone resist torsion.

Question 18

The ribs and sternum are classified as flat bones because they are thin and broad.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss the difference between ossification and calcification.

Accepted Answer

Ossification is the process of

Question 20

What vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?

Accepted Answer

A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D 
A)  vitamin A 
B)  vitamin C 
C)  vitamin K 
D)  vitamin D

Exam 6: Bones and Bone Tissue

All bone growth completely stops by the end of adolescence.

The periosteum is secured to underlying bone by collagen fibers called:

Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process?

Relate puberty and increased testosterone and estrogen production to the relative heights of men and women.

Explain how red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow differ structurally.

The function of yellow bone marrow is:

Jerry, a 42 -year -old male, is experiencing excessive appositional growth. Determine his condition, the cause of his condition, and explain the impact on his bones.

How does an epiphyseal plate differ from an epiphyseal line?

Describe the role of osteoblasts in intramembranous ossification.

The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are:

A digestive system disease has inhibited Mr. Sumner's ability to absorb vitamins. Explain how the bones are affected when there are inadequate levels of vitamins C and K.

Summarize the four steps of bone repair.

Secondary ossification centers are characteristic of:

Bone resorption requires the activity of:

Which of the following persists for life?

Bones with a diaphysis and epiphyses are classified as:

Why are collagen fibers a critical component of bone?

The ribs and sternum are classified as flat bones because they are thin and broad.

Discuss the difference between ossification and calcification.

What vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?

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