Question 1

The type of lamellae found in osteons (Haversian systems)  is ________.

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

Question 2

You would look for concentric lamellae

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A)   around the central canal of an osteon.
B)   in between osteons.
C)   on the outer surface of compact bone tissues.
D)   as components of the cartilage.
E)   in the bone marrow.F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

The longitudinal growth of long bones ceases when

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A)   chondroblasts take over mitosis of osteoblasts.
B)   the epiphyseal plate is completely replaced with bone tissue.
C)   the epiphysis becomes separated from the diaphysis.
D)   the bone marrow forms.
E)   the periosteum is completed.F) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following statements regarding calcium homeostasis is true?

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A)   Parathyroid hormone inhibits osteoclast activity.
B)   When blood calcium levels are too low, osteoclast activity increases.
C)   Increased osteoblast activity increases blood calcium levels.
D)   Parathyroid hormone increases calcium loss from the kidney.
E)   Calcitonin elevates blood calcium levels.F) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 5

Which of the following is an example of how the endocrine system affects osteoporosis?

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A)   It is impacted by inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in the diet.
B)   Lack of exercise reduces muscle stress on bone.
C)   Pain following injury helps prevent further injury.
D)   Blood clotting starts repair process.
E)   Calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis.F) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

The primary function of osteoblasts is to

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A)   prevent osteocytes from forming.
B)   resorb bone along the epiphyseal plate.
C)   inhibit the growth of bone.
D)   stimulate bone growth.
E)   lay down bone matrix.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

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A)   Support
B)   Movement
C)   Immunity
D)   Calcium storage
E)   Blood cell formationF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 8

These collagen fibers help to connect ligaments and tendons to the periosteum of the bone.

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A)   Endosteal fibers
B)   Sharpey fibers
C)   Golgi fibers
D)   Haversian fibers
E)   Purkinje fibersF) A) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

The collar that forms around the opposing ends of bone fragments is called a/an ________.

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A)   osteon
B)   external callus
C)   hematoma
D)   epiphysis
E)   internal callusF) All of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 10

How does the urinary system contribute to osteoporosis?

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A)   Lack of exposure to sunlight increases vitamin D production at the kidneys and decreases calcium absorption.
B)   Immune cells of the kidneys absorb excess calcium under the direction of PTH.
C)   Excessive smoking lowers calcitriol levels, which decreases bone loss.
D)   Calcium ions released from the bones are excreted as part of urine.
E)   Decreased estrogen levels following menopause contribute to the disease.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

How does the muscular system contribute to osteoporosis?

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A)   It is impacted by inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in the diet.
B)   Lack of exercise reduces muscle stress on bone.
C)   Pain following injury helps prevent further injury.
D)   Blood clotting starts repair process.
E)   Calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

The application of small electrical charges to broken bones are sometimes used to enhance healing.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The sequence of events that produces growth at the epiphyseal plate is

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A)   hypertrophy, proliferation, calcification, ossification, and remodeling.
B)   proliferation, hypertrophy, cell death, calcification, ossification, and remodeling.
C)   hypertrophy, calcification, proliferation, cell death, ossification, and remodeling.
D)   calcification, hypertrophy, proliferation, ossification, cell death, and remodeling.
E)   proliferation, hypertrophy, calcification, cell death, ossification, and remodeling.F) All of the above
G) None of the above

Question 14

How does the digestive system contribute to osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   It is impacted by inadequate amounts of calcium and vitamin D in the diet.
B)   Lack of exercise reduces muscle stress on bone.
C)   Pain following injury helps prevent further injury.
D)   Blood clotting starts repair process.
E)   Calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis.F) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

Osteogenesis imperfecta 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) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6'2" by the time he was 13. He had normal body proportions and sexual development but had below normal mental cognition. Which of the following likely caused his condition?

Accepted Answer

A)   An adrenal tumor that secretes androgens
B)   Hypersecretion of testosterone
C)   Elevated vitamin D synthesis
D)   Hypersecretion of growth hormone
E)   Hyposecretion of growth hormoneF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 17

Which of the following occurs in the formation of mineralized bone matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydrogen ions form an acid environment in bone matrix.
B)   Osteoblasts form collagen and proteoglycans.
C)   The protein components of bone matrix are digested.
D)   Ca2+ is actively transported from bone matrix to the blood.
E)   Blood calcium is elevated.F) All of the above
G) B) and D)

Question 18

When a fracture begins to heal, one type of bone cell moves into the fracture site and tears down the damaged bone tissue. Which of the following does this?

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteoclasts
B)   Osteoblasts
C)   Osteons
D)   Matrix cells
E)   OsteocytesF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 19

Which type of bone cell gives rise to osteoblasts?

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteochondral progenitor cell
B)   Osteoblast
C)   Osteocyte
D)   OsteoclastE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 20

Cartilage

Accepted Answer

A)   is composed of osteons.
B)   is surrounded by a membrane called the periosteum.
C)   contains chondrocytes located in lacunae.
D)   does not need nutrients and oxygen, so it has no blood vessels.
E)   is well vascularized.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Exam 6: Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

These collagen fibers help to connect ligaments and tendons to the periosteum of the bone.

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Cartilage

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How does the digestive system contribute to osteoporosis?

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You would look for concentric lamellae

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The primary function of osteoblasts is to

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Osteogenesis imperfecta is

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Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

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How does the urinary system contribute to osteoporosis?

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Which of the following is an example of how the endocrine system affects osteoporosis?

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When a fracture begins to heal, one type of bone cell moves into the fracture site and tears down the damaged bone tissue. Which of the following does this?

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Which of the following occurs in the formation of mineralized bone matrix?

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A boy grew rapidly and reached a height of 6'2" by the time he was 13. He had normal body proportions and sexual development but had below normal mental cognition. Which of the following likely caused his condition?

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Which of the following statements regarding calcium homeostasis is true?

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The type of lamellae found in osteons (Haversian systems) is ________.

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How does the muscular system contribute to osteoporosis?

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The application of small electrical charges to broken bones are sometimes used to enhance healing.

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The sequence of events that produces growth at the epiphyseal plate is

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The longitudinal growth of long bones ceases when

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The collar that forms around the opposing ends of bone fragments is called a/an ________.

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Which type of bone cell gives rise to osteoblasts?

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