Question 1

What is osteoporosis? How can it be prevented or treated?

Accepted Answer

Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to weak and brittle bones that are more prone to fractures. It is often referred to as a "silent disease" because it progresses without any symptoms until a fracture occurs.

Prevention of osteoporosis involves a combination of lifestyle changes and medical interventions. Some ways to prevent osteoporosis include:

1. Getting enough calcium and vitamin D: Calcium is essential for bone health, and vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium. Good food sources of calcium include dairy products, leafy green vegetables, and fortified foods. Vitamin D can be obtained from sunlight and certain foods, such as fatty fish and fortified dairy products.

2. Regular exercise: Weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises can help maintain bone density and strength. Activities such as walking, dancing, and weightlifting are beneficial for bone health.

3. Avoiding smoking and excessive alcohol consumption: Both smoking and heavy alcohol consumption can contribute to bone loss and increase the risk of fractures.

4. Fall prevention: Taking steps to prevent falls, such as removing tripping hazards in the home and using assistive devices if necessary, can help reduce the risk of fractures.

Treatment for osteoporosis may involve medications to help increase bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. These medications may include bisphosphonates, hormone therapy, and other drugs that help to strengthen bones. In addition to medication, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and fall prevention strategies are important components of osteoporosis treatment.

It is important for individuals at risk of osteoporosis to discuss prevention and treatment options with their healthcare provider, as they can provide personalized recommendations based on individual health status and risk factors.

Question 2

Match the gender with its appropriate skeletal variation description.
-Wide pelvic opening

Accepted Answer

A) Male 
B) Female 
A) Male 
B) Female B

Question 3

The occipital bone is the bone in the back of the skull.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Ribs that attach individually to the sternum by way of the costal cartilage are

Accepted Answer

A)  true ribs 
B)  false ribs 
C)  floating ribs 
D)  none of the above 
A)  true ribs 
B)  false ribs 
C)  floating ribs 
D)  none of the above

Question 5

Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function.
-Hollow part of the bone where marrow is stored

Accepted Answer

A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Periosteum 
D) Endosteum 
E) Medullary cavity
F)Osteoclast
G)Osteoblast
H)Canaliculi
I)Lacuna
J)Epiphyseal plate
K)Diarthrotic
L)Hematopoiesis
M)Synarthrotic
N)Articulations
O)Amphiarthrotic 
A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Periosteum 
D) Endosteum 
E) Medullary cavity
F)Osteoclast
G)Osteoblast
H)Canaliculi
I)Lacuna
J)Epiphyseal plate
K)Diarthrotic
L)Hematopoiesis
M)Synarthrotic
N)Articulations
O)Amphiarthrotic

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Movement 
B)  Calcium storage 
C)  Blood cell formation 
D)  All of the above are functions of the skeletal system 
A)  Movement 
B)  Calcium storage 
C)  Blood cell formation 
D)  All of the above are functions of the skeletal system

Question 7

The metacarpals are the bones of the foot.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function.
-Ends of long bones

Accepted Answer

A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Periosteum 
D) Endosteum 
E) Medullary cavity
F)Osteoclast
G)Osteoblast
H)Canaliculi
I)Lacuna
J)Epiphyseal plate
K)Diarthrotic
L)Hematopoiesis
M)Synarthrotic
N)Articulations
O)Amphiarthrotic 
A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Periosteum 
D) Endosteum 
E) Medullary cavity
F)Osteoclast
G)Osteoblast
H)Canaliculi
I)Lacuna
J)Epiphyseal plate
K)Diarthrotic
L)Hematopoiesis
M)Synarthrotic
N)Articulations
O)Amphiarthrotic

Question 9

Which of the following statements is not true of ribs?

Accepted Answer

A)  All ribs attach to vertebrae. 
B)  All ribs attach to the sternum. 
C)  There are three pairs of false ribs. 
D)  All of the above are true of ribs. 
A)  All ribs attach to vertebrae. 
B)  All ribs attach to the sternum. 
C)  There are three pairs of false ribs. 
D)  All of the above are true of ribs.

Question 10

Which bone does not contain one of the paranasal sinuses?

Accepted Answer

A)  Mandible 
B)  Maxillary 
C)  Frontal 
D)  Ethmoid 
A)  Mandible 
B)  Maxillary 
C)  Frontal 
D)  Ethmoid

Question 11

What important function explains the biggest difference between the male skeleton and female skeleton?

Accepted Answer

The most significant difference between

Question 12

The bone of the thigh is the

Accepted Answer

A)  ulna 
B)  radius 
C)  humerus 
D)  femur 
A)  ulna 
B)  radius 
C)  humerus 
D)  femur

Question 13

The scapula and clavicle make up the pectoral girdle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function.
-Type of joint that allows for slight,limited movement

Accepted Answer

A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Periosteum 
D) Endosteum 
E) Medullary cavity
F)Osteoclast
G)Osteoblast
H)Canaliculi
I)Lacuna
J)Epiphyseal plate
K)Diarthrotic
L)Hematopoiesis
M)Synarthrotic
N)Articulations
O)Amphiarthrotic 
A) Diaphysis 
B) Epiphyses 
C) Periosteum 
D) Endosteum 
E) Medullary cavity
F)Osteoclast
G)Osteoblast
H)Canaliculi
I)Lacuna
J)Epiphyseal plate
K)Diarthrotic
L)Hematopoiesis
M)Synarthrotic
N)Articulations
O)Amphiarthrotic

Question 15

Nutrients pass from the blood vessels to the bone cells by way of the

Accepted Answer

A)  central canal 
B)  canaliculi 
C)  lacunae 
D)  lamella 
A)  central canal 
B)  canaliculi 
C)  lacunae 
D)  lamella

Question 16

Most of the bones of the body begin as cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

An improperly treated epiphyseal fracture can result in the affected limb being shorter than normal.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The metacarpals are the bones of the

Accepted Answer

A)  wrist 
B)  foot 
C)  ankle 
D)  none of the above 
A)  wrist 
B)  foot 
C)  ankle 
D)  none of the above

Question 19

The tibia and fibula are the bones of the lower arm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The strong,fibrous membrane covering the shaft of the long bone is called the

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphysis 
B)  epiphysis 
C)  periosteum 
D)  endosteum 
A)  diaphysis 
B)  epiphysis 
C)  periosteum 
D)  endosteum

Exam 7: Skeletal System

What is osteoporosis? How can it be prevented or treated?

Match the gender with its appropriate skeletal variation description. -Wide pelvic opening

The occipital bone is the bone in the back of the skull.

Ribs that attach individually to the sternum by way of the costal cartilage are

Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function. -Hollow part of the bone where marrow is stored

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

The metacarpals are the bones of the foot.

Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function. -Ends of long bones

Which of the following statements is not true of ribs?

Which bone does not contain one of the paranasal sinuses?

What important function explains the biggest difference between the male skeleton and female skeleton?

The bone of the thigh is the

The scapula and clavicle make up the pectoral girdle.

Match each of the terms with the correct definition, description, or function. -Type of joint that allows for slight,limited movement

Nutrients pass from the blood vessels to the bone cells by way of the

Most of the bones of the body begin as cartilage.

An improperly treated epiphyseal fracture can result in the affected limb being shorter than normal.

The metacarpals are the bones of the

The tibia and fibula are the bones of the lower arm.

The strong,fibrous membrane covering the shaft of the long bone is called the

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