Question 1

Brittle bone disorder is another name for ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   osteoporosis
B)   osteogenesis imperfecta
C)   osteomalacia
D)   scurvy
E)   osteomyelitisF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Which of the following substance is mismatched with its role in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)   Vitamin D - aids calcium absorption
B)   Vitamin C - necessary for collagen synthesis
C)   Vitamin D - obtained by synthesis or ingestion
D)   Sex hormones - cause spurt of growth at puberty
E)   Parathyroid hormone - increases calcium loss in the kidneysF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Interconnecting rods of bone are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   lamellae
B)   lacunae
C)   canaliculi
D)   periosteum
E)   trabeculaeF) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

The process of ________ is important to change shapes of bones, adjust to bone stress, replace old bone matrix and to facilitate repair of broken bones.

Accepted Answer

A)   bone remodeling
B)   endochondral ossification
C)   intramembranous ossification
D)   appositional bone growthE) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

The inferior portion of the occipital bone is formed by ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)   endochondral
B)   intramembranousC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

Bone growth at the articular cartilage is responsible for bone growth of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   short bones
B)   long bones
C)   flat bones
D)   irregular bones
E)   only the cartilageF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 7

Bones that are longer than they are wide and generally have enlarged ends for articulations are classified as ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)   flat
B)   irregular
C)   long
D)   shortE) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

Osteogenesis imperfecta can be caused by abnormally formed ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   proteoglycans
B)   hydroxyapatite
C)   calcium
D)   collagen
E)   osteoblastsF) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Bone growth of the epiphysis occurs at the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   articular cartilage
B)   joint cavity
C)   perichondrium
D)   epiphyseal plate
E)   diaphysisF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Name the process that changes the shapes of bones to adjust to bone stress, replaces old bone matrix and facilitates the repair of broken bones.

Accepted Answer

A)   Bone remodeling
B)   Bone reabsorption
C)   Osteomalacia
D)   Appositional bone growthE) B) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 11

An incomplete bone fracture generally found in children is a/an ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   complicated fracture
B)   hairline fracture
C)   spiral fracture
D)   avulsion fracture
E)   greenstick fractureF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Which type of bone cell has a ruffled border and secretes acids?

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteochondral progenitor cell
B)   Osteoblast
C)   Osteocyte
D)   OsteoclastE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 13

Bones that are thin and have a broad curved shape are classified as ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)   flat
B)   irregular
C)   long
D)   shortE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of how the cardiovascular system works to counteract the effects of osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Improve the absorption of calcium and vitamin D in the diet.
B)   Increase exercise to increase muscle stress on bone.
C)   Reduce pain following injury.
D)   Blood clotting starts repair process.
E)   Calcitonin is used to treat osteoporosis.F) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 15

Osteomyelitis causes destruction of bone tissue primarily by

Accepted Answer

A)   promoting inflammation and overstimulation of osteoclast activity.
B)   inhibiting bone marrow production of osteoclasts.
C)   suppressing the production of RANKL by osteoblasts.
D)   stimulating apoptosis in osteoclast cells.E) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 16

What is the end of a long bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Epiphysis
B)   Sharpey's fibers
C)   Growth plate
D)   Medullary cavity
E)   EndosteumF) A) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 17

Bones are classified as one of four types, based on their shapes. The bones of the cranium are examples of ________ bones.

Accepted Answer

A)   flat
B)   irregular
C)   long
D)   shortE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 18

Ligaments attach

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle to muscle.
B)   bone to bone.
C)   muscle to bone.
D)   nerve to bone.
E)   nerve to muscle.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 19

Which type of tissue covers the ends of long bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   Articular cartilage
B)   Periosteum
C)   Elastic cartilage
D)   Spongy bone
E)   FibrocartilageF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

The type of cartilage associated with bone function and development is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   elastic cartilage
B)   fibrocartilage
C)   hyaline cartilage
D)   interstitial cartilage
E)   osteocartilageF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Exam 6: Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Which of the following substance is mismatched with its role in the body?

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Bone growth at the articular cartilage is responsible for bone growth of ________.

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The inferior portion of the occipital bone is formed by ________ ossification.

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Bones that are longer than they are wide and generally have enlarged ends for articulations are classified as ________ bones.

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The type of cartilage associated with bone function and development is ________.

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Bone growth of the epiphysis occurs at the ________.

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An incomplete bone fracture generally found in children is a/an ________.

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Brittle bone disorder is another name for ________.

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Osteomyelitis causes destruction of bone tissue primarily by

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Which type of bone cell has a ruffled border and secretes acids?

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Which of the following is an example of how the cardiovascular system works to counteract the effects of osteoporosis?

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Interconnecting rods of bone are ________.

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Osteogenesis imperfecta can be caused by abnormally formed ________.

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Which type of tissue covers the ends of long bones?

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Bones that are thin and have a broad curved shape are classified as ________ bones.

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Bones are classified as one of four types, based on their shapes. The bones of the cranium are examples of ________ bones.

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The process of ________ is important to change shapes of bones, adjust to bone stress, replace old bone matrix and to facilitate repair of broken bones.

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Name the process that changes the shapes of bones to adjust to bone stress, replaces old bone matrix and facilitates the repair of broken bones.

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Ligaments attach

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What is the end of a long bone?

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