Question 1

Which bone cell in the diagram below is an osteogenic cell?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D A

Question 2

This is the fibrous covering on the surface of bone that is involved in thickening of the bone.

Accepted Answer

A) periosteum 
B) endosteum 
C) marrow 
D) epiphysis 
E) metaphysis 
A) periosteum 
B) endosteum 
C) marrow 
D) epiphysis 
E) metaphysis A

Question 3

Which of the following substances are stored in the structure of adult bones for use by other tissues in the body?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium 
B) phosphorous 
C) triglycerides 
D) iron 
E) More than one of these substances is stored in bone. 
A) calcium 
B) phosphorous 
C) triglycerides 
D) iron 
E) More than one of these substances is stored in bone. E

Question 4

Which labeled structure in the figure is a lacuna?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 5

Briefly describe what is happening in each of the numbered stages of intramembranous ossification as observed in a child's skull shown in the diagram below.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe what is happening in each...

Question 6

During endochondral ossification in a fetus,bones initially develop as a cartilage model surrounded by a connective tissue covering called the

Accepted Answer

A) periosteum. 
B) endosteum. 
C) perichondrium. 
D) perimysium. 
E) trabeculae. 
A) periosteum. 
B) endosteum. 
C) perichondrium. 
D) perimysium. 
E) trabeculae.

Question 7

List and briefly describe the six main functions of the skeletal system.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and briefly describe the six main...

Question 8

Where in the diagram is the distal epiphysis?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 9

This is the shaft of a long bone.

Accepted Answer

A) diaphysis 
B) epiphysis 
C) metaphysis 
D) periosteum 
E) marrow 
A) diaphysis 
B) epiphysis 
C) metaphysis 
D) periosteum 
E) marrow

Question 10

Which of the following two minerals are needed in large quantities when bones are growing?

Accepted Answer

A) calcium and chlorine 
B) magnesium and sulfur 
C) calcium and phosphorous 
D) manganese and sulfur 
E) potassium and phosphorous 
A) calcium and chlorine 
B) magnesium and sulfur 
C) calcium and phosphorous 
D) manganese and sulfur 
E) potassium and phosphorous

Question 11

What structure in the diagram is the only place on a long bone NOT covered by the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 12

Which bone cell in the diagram below is a mature bone cell that helps maintain bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 13

This is a layer of hyaline cartilage that reduces friction between bones involved in a joint.

Accepted Answer

A) periosteum 
B) distal epiphysis 
C) nutrient foramen 
D) articular cartilage 
E) epiphyseal plate 
A) periosteum 
B) distal epiphysis 
C) nutrient foramen 
D) articular cartilage 
E) epiphyseal plate

Question 14

Which of the following conditions is characterized by reduced bone mass due to a decreased rate of bone synthesis to a level too low to compensate for normal bone resorption?

Accepted Answer

A) osteogenic sarcoma 
B) osteomyelitis 
C) osteophytes 
D) osteoarthritis 
E) osteopenia 
A) osteogenic sarcoma 
B) osteomyelitis 
C) osteophytes 
D) osteoarthritis 
E) osteopenia

Question 15

Where in the diagram is articular cartilage located?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) G 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) G

Question 16

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram are fragments of older osteons that have been partially destroyed during bone rebuilding or growth?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a major function of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

A) support 
B) locomotion 
C) hemopoiesis 
D) energy storage 
E) carcinogenesis 
A) support 
B) locomotion 
C) hemopoiesis 
D) energy storage 
E) carcinogenesis

Question 18

Which of the following structures contain osteocytes?

Accepted Answer

A) haversian canals 
B) Volkmann's canals 
C) concentric lamellae 
D) lacunae 
E) canaliculi 
A) haversian canals 
B) Volkmann's canals 
C) concentric lamellae 
D) lacunae 
E) canaliculi

Question 19

Osteomalacia is a disease in which inadequate calcification of the bone matrix results in bones becoming "soft" or rubbery to the point that they become very fragile and fracture easily.Hypersecretion of which of the following hormones would produce similar changes in bone?

Accepted Answer

A) calcitonin 
B) calcitriol 
C) PTH 
D) growth Hormone 
E) epinephrine 
A) calcitonin 
B) calcitriol 
C) PTH 
D) growth Hormone 
E) epinephrine

Question 20

Briefly describe the processes by which bone increases in length and diameter.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Briefly describe the processes by which bone...

Exam 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

Which bone cell in the diagram below is an osteogenic cell?

This is the fibrous covering on the surface of bone that is involved in thickening of the bone.

Which of the following substances are stored in the structure of adult bones for use by other tissues in the body?

Which labeled structure in the figure is a lacuna?

Briefly describe what is happening in each of the numbered stages of intramembranous ossification as observed in a child's skull shown in the diagram below.

During endochondral ossification in a fetus,bones initially develop as a cartilage model surrounded by a connective tissue covering called the

List and briefly describe the six main functions of the skeletal system.

Where in the diagram is the distal epiphysis?

This is the shaft of a long bone.

Which of the following two minerals are needed in large quantities when bones are growing?

What structure in the diagram is the only place on a long bone NOT covered by the periosteum?

Which bone cell in the diagram below is a mature bone cell that helps maintain bone tissue?

This is a layer of hyaline cartilage that reduces friction between bones involved in a joint.

Which of the following conditions is characterized by reduced bone mass due to a decreased rate of bone synthesis to a level too low to compensate for normal bone resorption?

Where in the diagram is articular cartilage located?

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram are fragments of older osteons that have been partially destroyed during bone rebuilding or growth?

Which of the following is NOT a major function of the skeletal system?

Which of the following structures contain osteocytes?

Osteomalacia is a disease in which inadequate calcification of the bone matrix results in bones becoming "soft" or rubbery to the point that they become very fragile and fracture easily.Hypersecretion of which of the following hormones would produce similar changes in bone?

Briefly describe the processes by which bone increases in length and diameter.

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System: The Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: The Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System

The Cardiovascular System: The Blood

The Cardiovascular System: The Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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