Question 1

The fracture of vertebrae subjected to extreme vertical stress is called a(n) ________ fracture.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The fracture of vertebrae subjected to extreme...

Question 2

In relationship to the diaphysis of a long bone, the osteons are

Accepted Answer

A)  radial. 
B)  anterior. 
C)  parallel. 
D)  proximal. 
E)  diagonal. 
A)  radial. 
B)  anterior. 
C)  parallel. 
D)  proximal. 
E)  diagonal.

Question 3

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification
Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s):
-Where does growth in length occur?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

The deposition of calcium salts in bone tissues is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  hardening. 
B)  ossification. 
C)  calcification. 
D)  osteogenesis. 
E)  remodeling. 
A)  hardening. 
B)  ossification. 
C)  calcification. 
D)  osteogenesis. 
E)  remodeling.

Question 5

Which is greater?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteoclast activity when calcitonin is present 
B)  osteoclast activity when calcitonin is absent 
A)  osteoclast activity when calcitonin is present 
B)  osteoclast activity when calcitonin is absent

Question 6

Cells that secrete the organic components of the bone matrix are called

Accepted Answer

A)  osteocytes. 
B)  osteoprogenitor cells. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  chondrocytes. 
A)  osteocytes. 
B)  osteoprogenitor cells. 
C)  osteoblasts. 
D)  osteoclasts. 
E)  chondrocytes.

Question 7

The trabeculae of spongy bone

Accepted Answer

A)  are organized parallel to the long axis of the bone. 
B)  are organized along stress lines. 
C)  are composed mostly of cartilage. 
D)  will collapse under stress. 
E)  are concentrated in the cortex of the diaphysis. 
A)  are organized parallel to the long axis of the bone. 
B)  are organized along stress lines. 
C)  are composed mostly of cartilage. 
D)  will collapse under stress. 
E)  are concentrated in the cortex of the diaphysis.

Question 8

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification
Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s):
-Identify the structure labeled "2."

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphysis 
B)  diaphysis 
C)  metaphysis 
D)  marrow cavity 
E)  trabeculae 
A)  epiphysis 
B)  diaphysis 
C)  metaphysis 
D)  marrow cavity 
E)  trabeculae

Question 9

A fracture at the ankle involving both lower leg bones is often called a ________ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  compression 
B)  Pott 
C)  displaced 
D)  greenstick 
E)  Colles 
A)  compression 
B)  Pott 
C)  displaced 
D)  greenstick 
E)  Colles

Question 10

________ cells are located in the inner cellular layer of the periosteum.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteocyte 
B)  Osteoclast 
C)  Osteoid 
D)  Osteoprogenitor 
E)  Osteoblast 
A)  Osteocyte 
B)  Osteoclast 
C)  Osteoid 
D)  Osteoprogenitor 
E)  Osteoblast

Question 11

A lack of exercise could

Accepted Answer

A)  cause bones to become thicker. 
B)  cause bones to store more calcium. 
C)  result in porous and weak bones. 
D)  cause bones to become longer. 
E)  cause bones to lose their medullary cavity. 
A)  cause bones to become thicker. 
B)  cause bones to store more calcium. 
C)  result in porous and weak bones. 
D)  cause bones to become longer. 
E)  cause bones to lose their medullary cavity.

Question 12

A rib is an example of a ________ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  long 
B)  short 
C)  flat 
D)  sutural 
E)  sesamoid 
A)  long 
B)  short 
C)  flat 
D)  sutural 
E)  sesamoid

Question 13

Small, oddly shaped bones that fill gaps between bones of the skull are called ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)  irregular 
B)  sesamoid 
C)  sutural 
D)  sagittal 
E)  tendon 
A)  irregular 
B)  sesamoid 
C)  sutural 
D)  sagittal 
E)  tendon

Question 14

Fat is stored within the

Accepted Answer

A)  medullary cavity. 
B)  metaphysis. 
C)  spongy bone. 
D)  epiphysis. 
E)  diaphysis. 
A)  medullary cavity. 
B)  metaphysis. 
C)  spongy bone. 
D)  epiphysis. 
E)  diaphysis.

Question 15

When the epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone,

Accepted Answer

A)  puberty begins. 
B)  interstitial bone growth begins. 
C)  appositional bone growth begins. 
D)  long bones have reached their adult length. 
E)  the bone becomes more brittle. 
A)  puberty begins. 
B)  interstitial bone growth begins. 
C)  appositional bone growth begins. 
D)  long bones have reached their adult length. 
E)  the bone becomes more brittle.

Question 16

During the growth of a long bone, how is the epiphysis forced farther from the shaft?

Accepted Answer

The chondrocytes of the epiphyseal carti

Question 17

The central canal of an osteon contains

Accepted Answer

A)  bone marrow. 
B)  osteocytes. 
C)  concentric lamellae. 
D)  blood vessels. 
E)  lacunae. 
A)  bone marrow. 
B)  osteocytes. 
C)  concentric lamellae. 
D)  blood vessels. 
E)  lacunae.

Question 18

What is the difference between ossification and calcification?

Accepted Answer

Ossification means specificall

Question 19

The most abundant mineral in the human body is

Accepted Answer

A)  sodium. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  phosphorus. 
D)  calcium. 
E)  hydrogen. 
A)  sodium. 
B)  potassium. 
C)  phosphorus. 
D)  calcium. 
E)  hydrogen.

Question 20

The hormone calcitonin functions to

Accepted Answer

A)  stimulate osteoclast activity. 
B)  decrease the rate of calcium excretion. 
C)  decrease the rate of calcium absorption. 
D)  decrease the level of calcium ion in the blood. 
E)  stimulate osteoblasts and inhibit osteoclasts. 
A)  stimulate osteoclast activity. 
B)  decrease the rate of calcium excretion. 
C)  decrease the rate of calcium absorption. 
D)  decrease the level of calcium ion in the blood. 
E)  stimulate osteoblasts and inhibit osteoclasts.

Exam 6: Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The fracture of vertebrae subjected to extreme vertical stress is called a(n) ________ fracture.

In relationship to the diaphysis of a long bone, the osteons are

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s): -Where does growth in length occur?

The deposition of calcium salts in bone tissues is referred to as

Which is greater?

Cells that secrete the organic components of the bone matrix are called

The trabeculae of spongy bone

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s): -Identify the structure labeled "2."

A fracture at the ankle involving both lower leg bones is often called a ________ fracture.

________ cells are located in the inner cellular layer of the periosteum.

A lack of exercise could

A rib is an example of a ________ bone.

Small, oddly shaped bones that fill gaps between bones of the skull are called ________ bones.

Fat is stored within the

When the epiphyseal plate is replaced by bone,

During the growth of a long bone, how is the epiphysis forced farther from the shaft?

The central canal of an osteon contains

What is the difference between ossification and calcification?

The most abundant mineral in the human body is

The hormone calcitonin functions to

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