Question 1

Which of the following are considered to be bone-building cells?

Accepted Answer

A) fibroblasts 
B) osteoclasts 
C) osteocytes 
D) osteoblasts 
A) fibroblasts 
B) osteoclasts 
C) osteocytes 
D) osteoblasts D

Question 2

Which type of fracture is considered a partial fracture and is only seen in children?

Accepted Answer

A) open 
B) comminuted 
C) impacted 
D) greenstick 
E) stress 
A) open 
B) comminuted 
C) impacted 
D) greenstick 
E) stress D

Question 3

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. C

Question 4

Bone mass reduction is promoted by which hormone?

Accepted Answer

A) calcitriol 
B) calcitonin 
C) human growth hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) insulin 
A) calcitriol 
B) calcitonin 
C) human growth hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone 
E) insulin

Question 5

Briefly describe the steps in bone resorption.

Accepted Answer

during bone resorption,an osteoclast att

Question 6

Where in the diagram is the proximal epiphysis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Where in the diagram can you find red bone marrow in an adult?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which bone cell in the diagram below is an osteoclast?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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.

Question 10

Which of the following statements about bone remodeling is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) It occurs throughout your lifetime. 
B) It involves bone resorption. 
C) It involves bone deposition. 
D) It occurs at different rates at different locations. 
E) It occurs at a faster rate in compact bone than spongy bone. 
A) It occurs throughout your lifetime. 
B) It involves bone resorption. 
C) It involves bone deposition. 
D) It occurs at different rates at different locations. 
E) It occurs at a faster rate in compact bone than spongy bone.

Question 11

Which of the following labeled structures in the diagram are concentric lamellae?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

Briefly describe the steps in bone deposition.

Accepted Answer

during bone deposition,osteogenic cells

Question 13

Describe the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis and describe the risk factors for developing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

In osteoporosis,bone resorption outpaces

Question 14

An archeologist and an anthropologist are studying two skeletons from an ancient tomb that had apparently been looted in an earlier time.Both skeletons are females and both are approximately the same height.However,the anthropologist is absolutely certain that one skeleton is the remains of someone from the privileged class while the other skeleton is the remains of a servant or slave.
How could the anthropologist be so sure of the economic status of the individuals based solely on their skeletal remains?

Accepted Answer

A person who is from the privileged clas

Question 15

About 25% of all stress fractures involve which bone?

Accepted Answer

A) rib 
B) clavicle 
C) humerus 
D) ulna 
E) tibia 
A) rib 
B) clavicle 
C) humerus 
D) ulna 
E) tibia

Question 16

Which layer of hyaline cartilage allows the diaphysis to grow in length?

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 17

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 18

What is the fibrous covering on the surface of bone that is involved in thickening of the bone called?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Where in the figure is spongy bone located?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

Exam 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

Which of the following are considered to be bone-building cells?

Which type of fracture is considered a partial fracture and is only seen in children?

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

Bone mass reduction is promoted by which hormone?

Briefly describe the steps in bone resorption.

Where in the diagram is the proximal epiphysis?

Where in the diagram can you find red bone marrow in an adult?

Which bone cell in the diagram below is an osteoclast?

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

Which of the following statements about bone remodeling is FALSE?

Which of the following labeled structures in the diagram are concentric lamellae?

Briefly describe the steps in bone deposition.

Describe the signs and symptoms of osteoporosis and describe the risk factors for developing osteoporosis.

About 25% of all stress fractures involve which bone?

Which layer of hyaline cartilage allows the diaphysis to grow in length?

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

What is the fibrous covering on the surface of bone that is involved in thickening of the bone called?

Where in the figure is spongy bone located?

Where in the diagram is articular cartilage located?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System Unit Ii: Principles of Support and Movement

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System Unit Iii: Control Systems of the Human Body

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 Unit Iv: Maintenance of the Human Body

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 Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis Unit V: Continuity

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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