Question 1

Sixty- five percent of the mass of bone is a compound called hydroxyapatite.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which hormone increases osteoclast activity to release more calcium ions into the bloodstream?

Accepted Answer

A)   estrogen
B)   thyroxine
C)   parathyroid hormone
D)   calcitoninE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

What causes osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteoclasts out- pace osteoblasts due to low hormone production of the ovaries.
B)   heritage such as African or Mediterranean
C)   poor posture
D)   abnormal PTH receptorsE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

The periosteum is a tissue that serves only to protect the bone because it is not supplied with nerves or blood vessels.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

When does prevention of osteoporosis start?

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The prevention of osteoporosis should be...

Question 6

A long bone forms by a process known as ossification.

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The answer of A long bone forms by a process...

Question 7

Cartilage grows in two ways, appositional and interstitial. What is appositional growth?

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A)   along the edges only of existing osteons, making each osteon larger
B)   growth at the epiphyseal plate
C)   the secretion of new matrix against the external face of existing cartilage
D)   the lengthening of hyaline cartilageE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Ossification of the ends of long bones .

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A)   takes twice as long as diaphysis ossification
B)   is produced by secondary ossification centers
C)   is a characteristic of intramembranous bone formation
D)   involves medullary cavity formationE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

The structure of bone tissue suits the function. Which of the following bone tissues is adapted to support weight and withstand tension stress?

Accepted Answer

A)   irregular bone
B)   compact bone
C)   spongy bone
D)   trabecular boneE) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Figure 6.2Using Figure 6.2, match the following:
-Area where yellow marrow is found.

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The answer of  Figure 6.2Using Figure 6.2, match the...

Question 11

Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

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The organic matrix contributes...

Question 12

Figure 6.1
Using Figure 6.1, match the following bone types with the numbered structure:
-Bone 1.

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The answer of  Figure 6.1
Using Figure 6.1, match the...

Question 13

The resilience of bone is primarily due to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   amount of mineral salts in the bone
B)   amount of mineral salt and protein in the bone
C)   presence of osteoblasts in the bone
D)   sacrificial bonds in or between collagen moleculesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Normal bone formation and growth are dependent on the adequate intake of .

Accepted Answer

A)   potassium, phosphate, and vitamin D
B)   vitamin D, phosphate, and chloride
C)   calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D
D)   sodium, calcium, and vitamin EE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which structure allows the diaphysis of the bone to increase in length until early childhood?

Accepted Answer

A)   epiphyseal plate
B)   epiphyseal line
C)   lacunae
D)   Haversian systemE) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Figure 6.2Using Figure 6.2, match the following:
-Compact bone.

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The answer of  Figure 6.2Using Figure 6.2, match the...

Question 17

Osteomyelitis is .

Accepted Answer

A)   due to pus- forming bacteria
B)   partially due to insufficient dietary calcium
C)   literally known as "soft bones"
D)   caused by altered vitamin D metabolismE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 18

Describe how oxygen is carried from outside a bone to an individual osteocyte.

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Blood vessels enter through the perioste...

Question 19

The process of bones increasing in width is known as .

Accepted Answer

A)   concentric growth
B)   epiphyseal plate closure
C)   closing of the epiphyseal plate
D)   appositional growthE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

Short, irregular, and flat bones have marrow cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Cartilage grows in two ways, appositional and interstitial. What is appositional growth?

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The resilience of bone is primarily due to which of the following?

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Figure 6.1 Using Figure 6.1, match the following bone types with the numbered structure: -Bone 1.

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A long bone forms by a process known as ossification.

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Short, irregular, and flat bones have marrow cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

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The periosteum is a tissue that serves only to protect the bone because it is not supplied with nerves or blood vessels.

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When does prevention of osteoporosis start?

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The process of bones increasing in width is known as .

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Normal bone formation and growth are dependent on the adequate intake of .

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Which hormone increases osteoclast activity to release more calcium ions into the bloodstream?

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Osteomyelitis is .

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Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

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What causes osteoporosis?

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Figure 6.2Using Figure 6.2, match the following: -Compact bone.

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The structure of bone tissue suits the function. Which of the following bone tissues is adapted to support weight and withstand tension stress?

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Sixty- five percent of the mass of bone is a compound called hydroxyapatite.

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Figure 6.2Using Figure 6.2, match the following: -Area where yellow marrow is found.

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Which structure allows the diaphysis of the bone to increase in length until early childhood?

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Ossification of the ends of long bones .

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