Question 1

Canaliculi are found in this type of bone tissue.

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A)   Spongy bone
B)   Compact bone
C)   Both "spongy bone" and "compact bone" are correct.D) None of the above
E) All of the above C

Question 2

Osteomalacia is

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A)   bone inflammation that often results from bacterial infection.
B)   a disease in adults, especially women, characterized by a reduced amount of bone matrix.
C)   a disease in adults characterized by softening of bones resulting from calcium depletion.
D)   a disease in children characterized by soft, bowed, and swollen bones.
E)   a group of genetic disorders producing very brittle bones that are easily fractured; this occurs because of insufficient collagen development.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 3

-What does structure "C" represent on the bone diagram?

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A)   Spongy bone
B)   Diaphysis
C)   Epiphyseal lines
D)   Articular cartilage
E)   EpiphysisF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 4

Woven bone

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A)   has its collagen fibers randomly oriented.
B)   has a porous appearance.
C)   is organized into thin sheets of tissue.
D)   is very light in weight.
E)   is not easily restructured.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

The two types of bone development formation include endochondral and endosteal bone.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 6

Bone remodeling may occur

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A)   as bones grow.
B)   as bones adjust to stress.
C)   as fractures heal.
D)   constantly during a person's lifetime.
E)   All of the choices are correct.F) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

Which type of bone cell combines hydroxyapatite and collagen to form extracellular bone matrix?

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A)   Osteochondral progenitor cell
B)   Osteoblast
C)   Osteocyte
D)   OsteoclastE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 8

-What does structure "B" represent on the bone diagram?

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A)   Spongy bone
B)   Diaphysis
C)   Epiphyseal lines
D)   Articular cartilage
E)   EpiphysisF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 9

The medullary cavity is

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A)   empty in adult bones.
B)   the site where osteoblasts are found.
C)   lined with endosteum.
D)   filled with fibrocartilage and elastin fibers.
E)   dead space in the bone.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 10

Which chemical stimulates interstitial cartilage and appositional bone growth?

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A)   Growth hormone
B)   Sex hormones
C)   Parathyroid hormone
D)   Calcitonin
E)   Vitamin DF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Which type of bone tissue appears porous?

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A)   Spongy bone
B)   Compact bone
C)   Both "spongy bone" and "compact bone" are correct.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 12

Miguel fell out of a tree and broke his fall by putting his arm out, fracturing his radius and ulna. The bones were still aligned at the fracture site. Which specific type of bone fracture is Miguel most likely to have?

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A)   Stress fracture fracture
B)   Nondisplaced fracture
C)   Spiral fracture
D)   Avulsion fracture
E)   None of the choices are correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C) B

Question 13

Calcitonin

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A)   decreases osteoblast activity.
B)   decreases osteocyte activity.
C)   decreases osteochondral progenitor cell activity.
D)   is associated with decreased osteoclast activity.
E)   has no effect on bone cells.F) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which substance causes an increase in the blood calcium level?

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A)   Growth hormone
B)   Sex hormones
C)   Parathyroid hormone
D)   Calcitonin
E)   Vitamin DF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 15

If an x-ray shows a black area in the region of the epiphyseal plate,

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A)   the bone is fractured.
B)   growth of the bone is complete.
C)   marrow is forming in the spongy bone.
D)   the epiphyseal plate has not completely ossified.
E)   the cartilage is absent.F) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 16

The spaces between developing skull bones that have not ossified are called ________.

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A)   epiphyseal plates
B)   articular cartilages
C)   fontanels
D)   bone collars
E)   medullary cavitiesF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 17

The type of lamellae found between osteons (haversian systems)  is ________.

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A)   circumferential
B)   concentric
C)   interstitial
D)   appositional
E)   oppositionalF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 18

A young boy (10 years old)  exhibited the following symptoms: advanced development of secondary sexual characteristics and rapid growth. Which of the following likely caused his condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hypersecretion of growth hormone
B)   Hypersecretion of testosterone
C)   Hypersecretion of estrogen
D)   Hyposecretion of estrogen
E)   Hypersecretion of vitamin DF) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

The type of lamellae that forms the outside surface of compact bone is ________.

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A)   circumferential
B)   concentric
C)   interstitial
D)   appositional
E)   oppositionalF) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

Some marrow of long bones is termed "yellow" marrow under normal conditions. The function of yellow marrow is to

Accepted Answer

A)   manufacture blood cells.
B)   manufacture tissue cells for the skin.
C)   store adipose tissue.
D)   store bone-forming cells.
E)   make vitamin D.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Exam 6: Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Canaliculi are found in this type of bone tissue.

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Osteomalacia is

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-What does structure "C" represent on the bone diagram?

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Woven bone

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The two types of bone development formation include endochondral and endosteal bone.

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Bone remodeling may occur

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Which type of bone cell combines hydroxyapatite and collagen to form extracellular bone matrix?

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-What does structure "B" represent on the bone diagram?

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The medullary cavity is

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Which chemical stimulates interstitial cartilage and appositional bone growth?

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Which type of bone tissue appears porous?

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Miguel fell out of a tree and broke his fall by putting his arm out, fracturing his radius and ulna. The bones were still aligned at the fracture site. Which specific type of bone fracture is Miguel most likely to have?

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Calcitonin

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Which substance causes an increase in the blood calcium level?

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If an x-ray shows a black area in the region of the epiphyseal plate,

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The spaces between developing skull bones that have not ossified are called ________.

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The type of lamellae found between osteons (haversian systems) is ________.

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A young boy (10 years old) exhibited the following symptoms: advanced development of secondary sexual characteristics and rapid growth. Which of the following likely caused his condition?

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The type of lamellae that forms the outside surface of compact bone is ________.

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Some marrow of long bones is termed "yellow" marrow under normal conditions. The function of yellow marrow is to

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