Question 1

The periosteum is anchored to the bone by collagen fibers called _____ fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) Transverse 
B) Perforating 
C) Penetrating 
D) Connecting 
E) Cementing 
A) Transverse 
B) Perforating 
C) Penetrating 
D) Connecting 
E) Cementing

Question 2

What is the function of cartilage located in the epiphyseal plates?

Accepted Answer

A) Serves as model for bone formation 
B) Provides passageway for blood vessels 
C) Forms articular surface 
D) Supports soft tissues 
E) Provides flexibility for bending 
A) Serves as model for bone formation 
B) Provides passageway for blood vessels 
C) Forms articular surface 
D) Supports soft tissues 
E) Provides flexibility for bending

Question 3

Mature cartilage is avascular.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

-This figure shows the gross anatomy of a long bone.Which number indicates the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Question 5

What gives bone its compressional strength?

Accepted Answer

A) Yellow bone marrow 
B) Reticular fibers 
C) Inorganic salts 
D) Red bone marrow 
E) Endosteum 
A) Yellow bone marrow 
B) Reticular fibers 
C) Inorganic salts 
D) Red bone marrow 
E) Endosteum

Question 6

Which would not be classified as an irregular bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Scapula 
B) Sphenoid 
C) Sacrum 
D) Thoracic vertebra 
E) Ethmoid 
A) Scapula 
B) Sphenoid 
C) Sacrum 
D) Thoracic vertebra 
E) Ethmoid

Question 7

Endochondral ossification begins with a(n)_________ model.

Accepted Answer

A) mesenchyme 
B) dense connective tissue 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) membranous 
E) osteoid 
A) mesenchyme 
B) dense connective tissue 
C) hyaline cartilage 
D) membranous 
E) osteoid

Question 8

Which type of cartilage is described as follows: matrix with thick collagen fibers; lacks perichondrium; resists stretching and compression?

Accepted Answer

A) Elastic cartilage 
B) Reticular cartilage 
C) Articular cartilage 
D) Fibrocartilage 
E) Hyaline cartilage 
A) Elastic cartilage 
B) Reticular cartilage 
C) Articular cartilage 
D) Fibrocartilage 
E) Hyaline cartilage

Question 9

Which type of cartilage would be punctured if you chose to pierce the auricle of your ear?

Accepted Answer

A) Reticular cartilage 
B) Articular cartilage 
C) Fibrocartilage 
D) Hyaline cartilage 
E) Elastic cartilage 
A) Reticular cartilage 
B) Articular cartilage 
C) Fibrocartilage 
D) Hyaline cartilage 
E) Elastic cartilage

Question 10

Since cartilage must be continuously replaced in the body,appositional and interstitial growth of cartilage continues throughout life.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which is not stored in bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcium 
B) Lipid 
C) Phosphate 
D) Fat 
E) Protein 
A) Calcium 
B) Lipid 
C) Phosphate 
D) Fat 
E) Protein

Question 12

-This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.In which zone are minerals deposited in the matrix?

Accepted Answer

A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5 
A) 1 
B) 2 
C) 3 
D) 4 
E) 5

Question 13

A metatarsal bone is an example of a(n)_____ bone.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

What explains the dramatic acceleration in lengthwise bone growth at puberty?

Accepted Answer

A) Increased activity of osteoclasts occurs in response to parathyroid hormone stimulation. 
B) Increased rate of calcium deposition occurs due to high blood calcium levels. 
C) Increased physical activity causes lengthwise growth in response to bone stress. 
D) Increased secretion of sex hormones promotes epiphyseal plate growth. 
E) Increased absorption of dietary vitamins and minerals strengthens the matrix. 
A) Increased activity of osteoclasts occurs in response to parathyroid hormone stimulation. 
B) Increased rate of calcium deposition occurs due to high blood calcium levels. 
C) Increased physical activity causes lengthwise growth in response to bone stress. 
D) Increased secretion of sex hormones promotes epiphyseal plate growth. 
E) Increased absorption of dietary vitamins and minerals strengthens the matrix.

Question 15

Found within both the periosteum and endosteum,_________ cells are derived from mesenchyme and serve as the stem cells of bone.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Found within both the periosteum and endosteum,_________...

Question 16

In general,the mechanical stresses on bones that result from exercise tend to weaken them and lead to more frequent fractures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which hormone inhibits rather than stimulates bone growth?

Accepted Answer

A) Calcitonin 
B) Estrogen and testosterone 
C) Thyroid hormone 
D) Parathyroid hormone 
E) Growth hormone 
A) Calcitonin 
B) Estrogen and testosterone 
C) Thyroid hormone 
D) Parathyroid hormone 
E) Growth hormone

Question 18

The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with a thin layer of connective tissue called the

Accepted Answer

A) diaphysis. 
B) epiphysis. 
C) endosteum. 
D) periosteum. 
E) trabeculae. 
A) diaphysis. 
B) epiphysis. 
C) endosteum. 
D) periosteum. 
E) trabeculae.

Question 19

Which is an alternate term for compact bone?

Accepted Answer

A) Cancellous bone 
B) Trabecular bone 
C) Spongy bone 
D) Diploe 
E) Cortical bone 
A) Cancellous bone 
B) Trabecular bone 
C) Spongy bone 
D) Diploe 
E) Cortical bone

Question 20

Which vitamin is required for the normal synthesis of collagen?

Accepted Answer

A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin B 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Vitamin C 
E) Vitamin K 
A) Vitamin D 
B) Vitamin B 
C) Vitamin A 
D) Vitamin C 
E) Vitamin K

Exam 6: Cartilage and Bone

The periosteum is anchored to the bone by collagen fibers called _____ fibers.

What is the function of cartilage located in the epiphyseal plates?

Mature cartilage is avascular.

-This figure shows the gross anatomy of a long bone.Which number indicates the periosteum?

What gives bone its compressional strength?

Which would not be classified as an irregular bone?

Endochondral ossification begins with a(n)_________ model.

Which type of cartilage is described as follows: matrix with thick collagen fibers; lacks perichondrium; resists stretching and compression?

Which type of cartilage would be punctured if you chose to pierce the auricle of your ear?

Since cartilage must be continuously replaced in the body,appositional and interstitial growth of cartilage continues throughout life.

Which is not stored in bone?

-This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.In which zone are minerals deposited in the matrix?

A metatarsal bone is an example of a(n)_____ bone.

What explains the dramatic acceleration in lengthwise bone growth at puberty?

Found within both the periosteum and endosteum,_________ cells are derived from mesenchyme and serve as the stem cells of bone.

In general,the mechanical stresses on bones that result from exercise tend to weaken them and lead to more frequent fractures.

Which hormone inhibits rather than stimulates bone growth?

The medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with a thin layer of connective tissue called the

Which is an alternate term for compact bone?

Which vitamin is required for the normal synthesis of collagen?

A First Look at Anatomy

The Celt Basic Unit of Structure and Function

Embryology

Tissue Level of Organization

Integumentary System

Axial Skeleton

Appendicular Skeleton

Articulations

Muscle Tissue and Organization

Axial Muscles

Appendicular Muscles

Surface Anatomy

Nervous Tissue

Brain and Cranial Nerves

Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

Pathways and Integrative Functions

Autonomic Nervous System

Senses: General and Special

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Vessels and Circulation

Lymphatic System

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Urinary System

Reproductive System

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