Question 1

The patella is an example of a(n)________ bone.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are

Accepted Answer

A) circumferential lamellae. 
B) osteoid plates. 
C) trabeculae. 
D) concentric lamellae. 
E) epiphseal ridges. 
A) circumferential lamellae. 
B) osteoid plates. 
C) trabeculae. 
D) concentric lamellae. 
E) epiphseal ridges.

Question 3

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 4

The carpal bones are examples of ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

The narrow passageways that contain cytoplasmic extensions of osteocytes are called

Accepted Answer

A) central canals. 
B) lacunae. 
C) canaliculi. 
D) medullary cavities. 
E) foramina. 
A) central canals. 
B) lacunae. 
C) canaliculi. 
D) medullary cavities. 
E) foramina.

Question 6

________ bones develop inside tendons,commonly near the knees,hands,and feet.

Accepted Answer

A) Irregular 
B) Sesamoid 
C) Short 
D) Long 
E) Flat 
A) Irregular 
B) Sesamoid 
C) Short 
D) Long 
E) Flat

Question 7

During the process of ________,an existing tissue is replaced by bone.

Accepted Answer

A) phosphorylation 
B) resorption 
C) ossification 
D) osteopropagation 
E) remodeling 
A) phosphorylation 
B) resorption 
C) ossification 
D) osteopropagation 
E) remodeling

Question 8

Endochondral ossification begins with the formation of a(n)

Accepted Answer

A) fibrous connective-tissue model. 
B) cartilage model. 
C) membranous model. 
D) calcified model. 
E) osteoid model. 
A) fibrous connective-tissue model. 
B) cartilage model. 
C) membranous model. 
D) calcified model. 
E) osteoid model.

Question 9

The femur can withstand ________ times the body's weight without breaking.

Accepted Answer

A) 3 
B) 5 to 10 
C) 8 
D) 10 to 15 
E) 30 
A) 3 
B) 5 to 10 
C) 8 
D) 10 to 15 
E) 30

Question 10

Parathyroid hormone functions in all of the following ways except

Accepted Answer

A) stimulating osteoclast activity. 
B) increasing the rate of calcium absorption. 
C) decreasing the rate of calcium excretion. 
D) raising the level of calcium ion in the blood. 
E) inhibiting calcitonin secretion. 
A) stimulating osteoclast activity. 
B) increasing the rate of calcium absorption. 
C) decreasing the rate of calcium excretion. 
D) raising the level of calcium ion in the blood. 
E) inhibiting calcitonin secretion.

Question 11

Which of the following labels best matches osteocyte?

Accepted Answer

A) stem cell 
B) dissolves matrix 
C) mature bone cell 
D) secretes organic matrix 
E) immature bone cell 
A) stem cell 
B) dissolves matrix 
C) mature bone cell 
D) secretes organic matrix 
E) immature bone cell

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

When production of sex hormones increases at puberty,epiphyseal plates

Accepted Answer

A) widen. 
B) become narrower. 
C) increase slowly. 
D) accelerate rapidly,but mostly in thickness. 
E) are hardly affected. 
A) widen. 
B) become narrower. 
C) increase slowly. 
D) accelerate rapidly,but mostly in thickness. 
E) are hardly affected.

Question 14

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 15

A ________ is a smooth,grooved bone process shaped like a pulley.

Accepted Answer

A) tubercle 
B) trochanter 
C) trochlea 
D) tuberosity 
E) trabeculae 
A) tubercle 
B) trochanter 
C) trochlea 
D) tuberosity 
E) trabeculae

Question 16

Which of following is a function of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A) body support 
B) calcium homeostasis 
C) protection of internal organs 
D) blood cell production 
E) All of the answers are correct. 
A) body support 
B) calcium homeostasis 
C) protection of internal organs 
D) blood cell production 
E) All of the answers are correct.

Question 17

The shaft of long bones is called the

Accepted Answer

A) epiphysis. 
B) metaphysis. 
C) diaphysis. 
D) paraphysis. 
E) endophysis. 
A) epiphysis. 
B) metaphysis. 
C) diaphysis. 
D) paraphysis. 
E) endophysis.

Question 18

Intramembranous ossification

Accepted Answer

A) produces flat bones,as in the bones of the roof of the skull. 
B) explains how a juvenile's bone can grow in length. 
C) occurs in the diaphysis of a long bone. 
D) occurs inside a bag of cartilage. 
E) occurs in all bones before birth. 
A) produces flat bones,as in the bones of the roof of the skull. 
B) explains how a juvenile's bone can grow in length. 
C) occurs in the diaphysis of a long bone. 
D) occurs inside a bag of cartilage. 
E) occurs in all bones before birth.

Question 19

________ account(s)for almost two-thirds of the weight of bone.

Accepted Answer

A) Water 
B) Calcium carbonate 
C) Collagen fibers 
D) Fluoride 
E) Calcium phosphate 
A) Water 
B) Calcium carbonate 
C) Collagen fibers 
D) Fluoride 
E) Calcium phosphate

Question 20

Elevated levels of calcium ion in the blood stimulate the secretion of the hormone

Accepted Answer

A) calcitonin. 
B) thyroid hormone. 
C) parathyroid hormone. 
D) growth hormone. 
E) testosterone. 
A) calcitonin. 
B) thyroid hormone. 
C) parathyroid hormone. 
D) growth hormone. 
E) testosterone.

Exam 6: Osseous Tissue and Bone Structure

The patella is an example of a(n)________ bone.

The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are

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

The carpal bones are examples of ________ bones.

The narrow passageways that contain cytoplasmic extensions of osteocytes are called

________ bones develop inside tendons,commonly near the knees,hands,and feet.

During the process of ________,an existing tissue is replaced by bone.

Endochondral ossification begins with the formation of a(n)

The femur can withstand ________ times the body's weight without breaking.

Parathyroid hormone functions in all of the following ways except

Which of the following labels best matches osteocyte?

A rib is an example of a ________ bone.

When production of sex hormones increases at puberty,epiphyseal plates

The trabeculae of spongy bone

A ________ is a smooth,grooved bone process shaped like a pulley.

Which of following is a function of the skeletal system?

The shaft of long bones is called the

Intramembranous ossification

________ account(s)for almost two-thirds of the weight of bone.

Elevated levels of calcium ion in the blood stimulate the secretion of the hormone

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

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