Question 1

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram are circumferential lamellae?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Patient X has a tumor of the parathyroid glands that causes a hypersecretion of PTH from these glands.Predict the effect this hypersecretion would have on the skeletal system and on the secretion of calcitonin from the thyroid gland.

Accepted Answer

High levels of PTH would cause high leve

Question 3

Which of following selections lists bone cells in the order from unspecialized stem cell to highly specialized mature bone cell?

Accepted Answer

A) osteogenic cells,osteoclasts,osteocytes 
B) osteogenic cells,osteoblasts,osteocytes 
C) osteogenic cells,osteocytes,osteoblasts 
D) osteoblasts,osteogenic cells,osteocytes 
E) None of these choices. 
A) osteogenic cells,osteoclasts,osteocytes 
B) osteogenic cells,osteoblasts,osteocytes 
C) osteogenic cells,osteocytes,osteoblasts 
D) osteoblasts,osteogenic cells,osteocytes 
E) None of these choices.

Question 4

Which labeled structures in the figure are canaliculi?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

An increase in bone growth is promoted by which hormones?

Accepted Answer

A) calcitriol and parathyroid hormone 
B) calcitonin and calcitriol 
C) human growth hormone and parathyroid hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone and insulin 
E) All of the other selections are correct. 
A) calcitriol and parathyroid hormone 
B) calcitonin and calcitriol 
C) human growth hormone and parathyroid hormone 
D) parathyroid hormone and insulin 
E) All of the other selections are correct.

Question 6

Which of the following correctly lists the order of the four zones of cartilage found within the growth plate starting at the epiphysis and extending to the diaphysis?

Accepted Answer

A) calcified cartilage,resting cartilage,proliferating cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage 
B) resting cartilage,proliferating cartilage,calcified cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage 
C) proliferating cartilage,resting cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage,calcified cartilage 
D) resting cartilage,proliferating cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage,calcified cartilage 
E) hypertrophic cartilage,calcified cartilage,proliferating cartilage,resting cartilage 
A) calcified cartilage,resting cartilage,proliferating cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage 
B) resting cartilage,proliferating cartilage,calcified cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage 
C) proliferating cartilage,resting cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage,calcified cartilage 
D) resting cartilage,proliferating cartilage,hypertrophic cartilage,calcified cartilage 
E) hypertrophic cartilage,calcified cartilage,proliferating cartilage,resting cartilage

Question 7

Briefly describe the major differences between compact and spongy bone.

Accepted Answer

Spongy bone is light,which reduces the o

Question 8

In the diagram,where is the nutrient artery?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

What is another name for 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

In which region of the diagram would you find the medullary cavity?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

Which labeled structure in the figure is an osteocyte?

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 of the following activities has the greatest effect on bone remodeling and bone deposition?

Accepted Answer

A) walking 
B) sleeping 
C) running. 
D) jumping. 
E) both c and d 
A) walking 
B) sleeping 
C) running. 
D) jumping. 
E) both c and d

Question 13

What is the region of long bone found between the diaphysis and the epiphysis called?

Accepted Answer

A) epiphyseal plate 
B) epiphyseal line 
C) metaphysis 
D) diaphyseal line 
E) diaphyseal plate 
A) epiphyseal plate 
B) epiphyseal line 
C) metaphysis 
D) diaphyseal line 
E) diaphyseal plate

Question 14

Briefly,explain how blood calcium level is regulated.

Accepted Answer

When blood Ca²⁺ levels drop,PTH is secrete

Question 15

In the diagram,where is the zone of resting cartilage?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Which of the following labeled structures in the diagram stores triglycerides in adult bones?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

In the diagram,where is the zone of hypertrophic cartilage?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Which a layer of hyaline cartilage 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 20

Which of the following hormones are more important post-puberty for bone growth?

Accepted Answer

A) insulinlike growth factors 
B) thyroid hormones 
C) human growth hormone 
D) insulin 
E) sex hormones 
A) insulinlike growth factors 
B) thyroid hormones 
C) human growth hormone 
D) insulin 
E) sex hormones

Exam 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

Which of the labeled structures in the diagram are circumferential lamellae?

Patient X has a tumor of the parathyroid glands that causes a hypersecretion of PTH from these glands.Predict the effect this hypersecretion would have on the skeletal system and on the secretion of calcitonin from the thyroid gland.

Which of following selections lists bone cells in the order from unspecialized stem cell to highly specialized mature bone cell?

Which labeled structures in the figure are canaliculi?

An increase in bone growth is promoted by which hormones?

Which of the following correctly lists the order of the four zones of cartilage found within the growth plate starting at the epiphysis and extending to the diaphysis?

Briefly describe the major differences between compact and spongy bone.

In the diagram,where is the nutrient artery?

What is another name for the shaft of a long bone?

In which region of the diagram would you find the medullary cavity?

Which labeled structure in the figure is an osteocyte?

Which of the following activities has the greatest effect on bone remodeling and bone deposition?

What is the region of long bone found between the diaphysis and the epiphysis called?

Briefly,explain how blood calcium level is regulated.

In the diagram,where is the zone of resting cartilage?

Which of the following labeled structures in the diagram stores triglycerides in adult bones?

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

In the diagram,where is the zone of hypertrophic cartilage?

Which a layer of hyaline cartilage reduces friction between bones involved in a joint?

Which of the following hormones are more important post-puberty for bone growth?

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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