Question 1

In bone,the calcium phosphate forms crystals of

Accepted Answer

A) osteoid matrix. 
B) calcium carbonate. 
C) hydroxyapatite. 
D) calcitriol. 
E) proteolytic enzymes. 
A) osteoid matrix. 
B) calcium carbonate. 
C) hydroxyapatite. 
D) calcitriol. 
E) proteolytic enzymes.

Question 2

An elderly patient has a broken femur that is healing very slowly.A young resident suggests using a device that will create an electrical field in the area of the fracture to help speed the healing process.Why might this possibly help?

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts are attracted to electrical

Question 3

What type of tissue is replaced in the embryo during endochondral ossification?

Accepted Answer

A) connective tissue membranes 
B) fibrocartilage 
C) mesenchymal tissue 
D) hyaline cartilage 
E) Wharton's jelly 
A) connective tissue membranes 
B) fibrocartilage 
C) mesenchymal tissue 
D) hyaline cartilage 
E) Wharton's jelly

Question 4

During appositional growth

Accepted Answer

A) bones grow longer. 
B) bones grow wider. 
C) cartilage replaces bone. 
D) the epiphysis fuses with the diaphysis. 
E) compact bone replaces spongy bone. 
A) bones grow longer. 
B) bones grow wider. 
C) cartilage replaces bone. 
D) the epiphysis fuses with the diaphysis. 
E) compact bone replaces spongy bone.

Question 5

Which statement is true regarding calcium in bone matrix?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium is found in crystals called hydroxyapatite. 
B) Calcium is secreted by osteoblasts into the matrix. 
C) Once deposited,calcium cannot be removed from bone. 
D) Calcium provides flexibility to the bone matrix. 
E) Calcium is the organic part of the matrix. 
A) Calcium is found in crystals called hydroxyapatite. 
B) Calcium is secreted by osteoblasts into the matrix. 
C) Once deposited,calcium cannot be removed from bone. 
D) Calcium provides flexibility to the bone matrix. 
E) Calcium is the organic part of the matrix.

Question 6

The structural units of mature compact bone are called

Accepted Answer

A) trabeculae. 
B) osteocytes. 
C) osteons. 
D) canaliculi. 
E) lamellae. 
A) trabeculae. 
B) osteocytes. 
C) osteons. 
D) canaliculi. 
E) lamellae.

Question 7

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 8

Cells that free calcium from bone to maintain blood calcium levels are called

Accepted Answer

A) osteolytics. 
B) osteoclasts. 
C) osteoblasts. 
D) osteogenics. 
E) osteocytes. 
A) osteolytics. 
B) osteoclasts. 
C) osteoblasts. 
D) osteogenics. 
E) osteocytes.

Question 9

The most abundant cell type in bone is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

The lacunae of osseous tissue contain

Accepted Answer

A) blood cells. 
B) osteocytes. 
C) chondroblasts. 
D) bone marrow. 
E) capillaries. 
A) blood cells. 
B) osteocytes. 
C) chondroblasts. 
D) bone marrow. 
E) capillaries.

Question 11

Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions:
-The structure labeled "3" is the result of which process?

Accepted Answer

A) bone cells adding matrix between existing osteons 
B) surface growth of bone 
C) remodeling of compact bone 
D) remodeling of spongy bone 
E) osteoporosis 
A) bone cells adding matrix between existing osteons 
B) surface growth of bone 
C) remodeling of compact bone 
D) remodeling of spongy bone 
E) osteoporosis

Question 12

The adult skeleton contains ________ major bones.

Accepted Answer

A) 88 
B) 115 
C) 174 
D) 206 
E) 251 
A) 88 
B) 115 
C) 174 
D) 206 
E) 251

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

Which of the following are not components of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A) tendons 
B) bones 
C) ligaments 
D) cartilage 
E) other tissues that connect bones 
A) tendons 
B) bones 
C) ligaments 
D) cartilage 
E) other tissues that connect bones

Question 15

Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone
Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the structures labeled "4."

Accepted Answer

A) concentric lamellae 
B) circumferential lamellae 
C) interstitial lamellae 
D) trabeculae 
E) periosteum 
A) concentric lamellae 
B) circumferential lamellae 
C) interstitial lamellae 
D) trabeculae 
E) periosteum

Question 16

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification
Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s):
-Identify the structure at #4.

Accepted Answer

A) intramembranous bone 
B) spongy bone 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) periosteum 
E) mesenchyme 
A) intramembranous bone 
B) spongy bone 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) periosteum 
E) mesenchyme

Question 17

The articular cartilage of a typical long bone is composed of what type of cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A) elastic cartilage 
B) synovial cartilage 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) fibrocartilage 
E) osseous cartilage 
A) elastic cartilage 
B) synovial cartilage 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) fibrocartilage 
E) osseous cartilage

Question 18

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification
Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s):
-What type of tissue occurs at #1?

Accepted Answer

A) elastic tissue 
B) fibrocartilage 
C) bone 
D) hyaline cartilage 
E) marrow tissue 
A) elastic tissue 
B) fibrocartilage 
C) bone 
D) hyaline cartilage 
E) marrow tissue

Question 19

The superficial membrane of a bone is called the

Accepted Answer

A) endosteum. 
B) ectosteum. 
C) cortical membrane. 
D) periosteum. 
E) osteoid collar. 
A) endosteum. 
B) ectosteum. 
C) cortical membrane. 
D) periosteum. 
E) osteoid collar.

Question 20

The ________ interactions allow bone to be strong,somewhat flexible,and highly resistant to shattering.

Accepted Answer

A) collagen-fiber 
B) protein-crystal 
C) mineral-crystal 
D) protein-protein 
E) hydroxyapatite-crystal 
A) collagen-fiber 
B) protein-crystal 
C) mineral-crystal 
D) protein-protein 
E) hydroxyapatite-crystal

Exam 6: Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

In bone,the calcium phosphate forms crystals of

An elderly patient has a broken femur that is healing very slowly.A young resident suggests using a device that will create an electrical field in the area of the fracture to help speed the healing process.Why might this possibly help?

What type of tissue is replaced in the embryo during endochondral ossification?

During appositional growth

Which statement is true regarding calcium in bone matrix?

The structural units of mature compact bone are called

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

Cells that free calcium from bone to maintain blood calcium levels are called

The most abundant cell type in bone is

The lacunae of osseous tissue contain

Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions: -The structure labeled "3" is the result of which process?

The adult skeleton contains ________ major bones.

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

Which of the following are not components of the skeletal system?

Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions: -Identify the structures labeled "4."

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s): -Identify the structure at #4.

The articular cartilage of a typical long bone is composed of what type of cartilage?

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s): -What type of tissue occurs at #1?

The superficial membrane of a bone is called the

The ________ interactions allow bone to be strong,somewhat flexible,and highly resistant to shattering.

An Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Axial Skeleton

The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Neural Tissue

The Spinal Cord, spinal Nerves, and Spinal Reflexes

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

Sensory Pathways and the Somatic Nervous System

The Autonomic Nervous System and Higher-Order Functions

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism and Energetics

The Urinary System

Fluid, electrolyte, and Acid-Base Balance

The Reproductive System

Development and Inheritance

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