Question 1

Which bone does not function in protection?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal bone
B)  Fibula
C)  Lumbar vertebra
D)  Sternum
E)  Os coxaeF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

Which is a sesamoid bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Patella
B)  Cuboid
C)  Talus
D)  Sphenoid
E)  ScaphoidF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 3

Which is the definition for a greenstick fracture?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bone is twisted as it fractures.
B)  The fracture is at right angles to the long axis of the bone.
C)  The bone is splintered into several fragments.
D)  One side of the bone is broken and the other side is bent.
E)  The fracture is at an oblique angle to the long axis of the bone.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

In compact bone,the matrix rings that surround the central canal of each osteon are called

Accepted Answer

A)  canaliculi.
B)  concentric lamellae.
C)  circumferential lamellae.
D)  perforating canals.
E)  interstitial lamellae.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 5

What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?

Accepted Answer

A)  There would be no effect,since the body is able to synthesize calcium.
B)  The matrix would be softer.
C)  The bone would be less flexible.
D)  The epiphyseal plates would ossify earlier in development.
E)  There would be increased formation of spongy bone.F) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Blood vessels enter the diaphysis of a long bone through an opening called the _________ foramen.

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The answer of Blood vessels enter the diaphysis of a...

Question 7

The growth patterns of cartilage include interstitial growth (from within)and _________ growth (from without).

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The answer of The growth patterns of cartilage include interstitial...

Question 8

Rickets, a disease characterized by overproduction and deficient calcification of osteoid tissue, is caused by a lack of sufficient

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin D. 
B)  calcitonin. 
C)  thyroid hormone. 
D)  Vitamin A. 
E)  Vitamin C. F) B) and D)
G) B) and C) A

Question 9

Further lengthwise bone growth cannot occur once the epiphyseal lines have formed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 10

During bone repair,how long does the stage of the bony callus last?

Accepted Answer

A)  12 to 24 hours
B)  3 to 4 months
C)  1 to 2 years
D)  8 to 10 days
E)  1 to 2 weeksF) D) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

The steps in the process of intramembranous ossification are 
A: Formation of lamellar bone
B: Osteoid undergoes calcification
C: Ossification centers form
D: Formation of woven bone and its periosteum
The correct chronological order for these steps is

Accepted Answer

A)  b - a - c - d
B)  c - b - d - a
C)  c - b - a - d
D)  a - c - d - b
E)  b - c - d - aF) C) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

What gives bone its flexibility?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inorganic salts
B)  Yellow bone marrow
C)  Collagen fibers
D)  Trabeculae
E)  Elastic fibersF) B) and C)
G) C) and D) C

Question 13

Before beginning orthodontic treatment,a patient may have her wrist and hand x-rayed to determine her stage of growth.What long bone feature will the orthodontist use to assess this?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteon
B)  Periosteum
C)  Spongy bone
D)  Epiphyseal plate
E)  Compact boneF) A) and C)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

A fracture of the distal end of the radius is a _________ fracture.

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The answer of A fracture of the distal end of...

Question 15

Which is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elastic cartilage
B)  Fibrocartilage
C)  Reticular cartilage
D)  Hyaline cartilage
E)  Vascular cartilageF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

Movement of the teeth during orthodontic treatment is a result of bone remodeling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which bone does not contain diploe?

Accepted Answer

A)  Parietal
B)  Ethmoid
C)  Occipital
D)  Frontal
E)  TemporalF) None of the above
G) B) and E)

Question 18

-This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.Which zones are considered to be bone tissue?

Accepted Answer

A)  3,4,5
B)  4,5
C)  5
D)  1
E)  1,2,3F) B) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The steps in the process of appositional growth of cartilage are 
A: New matrix is produced and secreted
B: Chondrocytes differentiate,each in its own lacuna
C: Stem cells undergo mitosis
D: Committed cells differentiate into chondroblasts
The correct chronological order for these steps is

Accepted Answer

A)  c - d - a - b
B)  d - c - b - a
C)  c - d - b - a
D)  a - c - b - d
E)  a - c - d - bF) B) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 20

Which is not a function of cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provides support for certain soft tissues
B)  Synthesizes red blood cells
C)  Forms gliding surface at articulations
D)  Serves as model for bone formation
E)  No exceptions; all of the choices are functions of cartilage.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 6: Cartilage and Bone

Which bone does not function in protection?

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Which is a sesamoid bone?

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Which is the definition for a greenstick fracture?

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In compact bone,the matrix rings that surround the central canal of each osteon are called

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What would be the effect on bone growth of insufficient dietary calcium?

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Blood vessels enter the diaphysis of a long bone through an opening called the _________ foramen.

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The growth patterns of cartilage include interstitial growth (from within)and _________ growth (from without).

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Rickets, a disease characterized by overproduction and deficient calcification of osteoid tissue, is caused by a lack of sufficient

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Further lengthwise bone growth cannot occur once the epiphyseal lines have formed.

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During bone repair,how long does the stage of the bony callus last?

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The steps in the process of intramembranous ossification are A: Formation of lamellar bone B: Osteoid undergoes calcification C: Ossification centers form D: Formation of woven bone and its periosteum The correct chronological order for these steps is

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What gives bone its flexibility?

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Before beginning orthodontic treatment,a patient may have her wrist and hand x-rayed to determine her stage of growth.What long bone feature will the orthodontist use to assess this?

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A fracture of the distal end of the radius is a _________ fracture.

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Which is the most abundant type of cartilage in the body?

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Movement of the teeth during orthodontic treatment is a result of bone remodeling.

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Which bone does not contain diploe?

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-This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.Which zones are considered to be bone tissue?

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The steps in the process of appositional growth of cartilage are A: New matrix is produced and secreted B: Chondrocytes differentiate,each in its own lacuna C: Stem cells undergo mitosis D: Committed cells differentiate into chondroblasts The correct chronological order for these steps is

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Which is not a function of cartilage?

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