Question 1

A long bone

Accepted Answer

A)  has a medullary cavity in the diaphysis. 
B)  has red marrow and yellow marrow in its cavities. 
C)  has endosteum lining the medullary cavity. 
D)  has an epiphysis at each end. 
E)  has all of these properties. 
A)  has a medullary cavity in the diaphysis. 
B)  has red marrow and yellow marrow in its cavities. 
C)  has endosteum lining the medullary cavity. 
D)  has an epiphysis at each end. 
E)  has all of these properties.

Question 2

The anatomical term to describe a tunnel in bone is

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A)  canal or meatus. 
B)  fissure. 
C)  fossa. 
D)  sinus. 
E)  foramen. 
A)  canal or meatus. 
B)  fissure. 
C)  fossa. 
D)  sinus. 
E)  foramen.

Question 3

The interconnecting rods or plates of bone in spongy bone are called

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A)  osteocytes. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  haversian canals. 
D)  haversian systems. 
E)  epiphyses. 
A)  osteocytes. 
B)  trabeculae. 
C)  haversian canals. 
D)  haversian systems. 
E)  epiphyses.

Question 4

Which of these bones does not contain a paranasal sinus?

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A)  frontal 
B)  parietal 
C)  maxillary 
D)  sphenoid 
E)  ethmoid 
A)  frontal 
B)  parietal 
C)  maxillary 
D)  sphenoid 
E)  ethmoid

Question 5

Which of the following does not occur as you age?

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A)  The bone matrix becomes more brittle due to the reduction in the collagen to mineral ratio. 
B)  The total amount of matrix in bone decreases. 
C)  Osteoclast activity outstrips osteoblast activity. 
D)  There is a decreased likelihood of bone fractures. 
E)  The production of synovial fluid decreases. 
A)  The bone matrix becomes more brittle due to the reduction in the collagen to mineral ratio. 
B)  The total amount of matrix in bone decreases. 
C)  Osteoclast activity outstrips osteoblast activity. 
D)  There is a decreased likelihood of bone fractures. 
E)  The production of synovial fluid decreases.

Question 6

A green-stick fracture is one specific example of

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A)  a comminuted fracture. 
B)  an impacted fracture. 
C)  an incomplete fracture. 
D)  a compound fracture. 
E)  an oblique fracture. 
A)  a comminuted fracture. 
B)  an impacted fracture. 
C)  an incomplete fracture. 
D)  a compound fracture. 
E)  an oblique fracture.

Question 7

Bone remodeling:

Accepted Answer

A)  is essential for maintaining blood calcium levels 
B)  continues throughout the lifespan of the individual 
C)  is accomplished by the actions of the osteoclasts and osteoblasts 
D)  is controlled by the actions of Parathyroid Hormone, and Calcitonin. 
E)  All of these are true of bone remodeling. 
A)  is essential for maintaining blood calcium levels 
B)  continues throughout the lifespan of the individual 
C)  is accomplished by the actions of the osteoclasts and osteoblasts 
D)  is controlled by the actions of Parathyroid Hormone, and Calcitonin. 
E)  All of these are true of bone remodeling.

Question 8

The _____________ is (are) the opening(s) through which nerves or blood vessels communicate with the orbit.

Accepted Answer

A)  mandibular fossa 
B)  foramen magnum 
C)  nasolacrimal canal 
D)  optic foramen 
E)  superior and inferior orbital fissures 
A)  mandibular fossa 
B)  foramen magnum 
C)  nasolacrimal canal 
D)  optic foramen 
E)  superior and inferior orbital fissures

Question 9

The extracellular matrix of bone does NOT include

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A)  collagen fibers. 
B)  elastic fibers. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  phosphate. 
E)  Bone includes all of these in its extracellular matrix. 
A)  collagen fibers. 
B)  elastic fibers. 
C)  calcium. 
D)  phosphate. 
E)  Bone includes all of these in its extracellular matrix.

Question 10

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)  Spongy bone is located in the epiphysis of long bones and interior of all other bones. 
B)  Compact bone is located in the diaphysis of long bones and thinner superficial surface of all other bones. 
C)  Compact bone is located in the epiphysis of long bones and interior of all other bones. 
D)  Lamellae are thin sheets of extracellular matrix in which bone is formed. 
E)  An osteon is a central canal with concentric layers of lamellae and osteocytes surrounding it. 
A)  Spongy bone is located in the epiphysis of long bones and interior of all other bones. 
B)  Compact bone is located in the diaphysis of long bones and thinner superficial surface of all other bones. 
C)  Compact bone is located in the epiphysis of long bones and interior of all other bones. 
D)  Lamellae are thin sheets of extracellular matrix in which bone is formed. 
E)  An osteon is a central canal with concentric layers of lamellae and osteocytes surrounding it.

Question 11

Which of these statements concerning the appendicular styloid processes is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  A styloid process is located on the proximal end of the ulna. 
B)  The styloid processes serve as points of attachment for forearm muscles. 
C)  A styloid process is located on the head of the radius. 
D)  The styloid processes are located on the radius and ulna where they articulate with the wrist. 
E)  All of these are true statements. 
A)  A styloid process is located on the proximal end of the ulna. 
B)  The styloid processes serve as points of attachment for forearm muscles. 
C)  A styloid process is located on the head of the radius. 
D)  The styloid processes are located on the radius and ulna where they articulate with the wrist. 
E)  All of these are true statements.

Question 12

The ulna and radius are best classified as

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A)  long bones. 
B)  short bones. 
C)  flat bones. 
D)  irregular bones. 
A)  long bones. 
B)  short bones. 
C)  flat bones. 
D)  irregular bones.

Question 13

Which of the following pathways correctly follows the flow of nutrients needed by the osteocytes in compact bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteocytes $\rightarrow$ lacuna $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ general circulation 
B)  Osteocytes $\rightarrow$ lacuna $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ general circulation 
C)  Blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ lucane $\rightarrow$ osteocyte 
D)  Blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ lacuna $\rightarrow$ osteocyte 
E)  Blood vessels in periosteum $\rightarrow$ direct diffusion through the hard, ossified matrix $\rightarrow$ osteocyte 
A)  Osteocytes $\rightarrow$ lacuna $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ general circulation 
B)  Osteocytes $\rightarrow$ lacuna $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ general circulation 
C)  Blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ lucane $\rightarrow$ osteocyte 
D)  Blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum $\rightarrow$ blood vessels in central canals $\rightarrow$ diffusion through the canaliculi $\rightarrow$ lacuna $\rightarrow$ osteocyte 
E)  Blood vessels in periosteum $\rightarrow$ direct diffusion through the hard, ossified matrix $\rightarrow$ osteocyte

Question 14

__________ is bone inflammation that is usually due to a bacterial infection.

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Osteomalacia 
C)  Osteopetrosis 
D)  Osteogenesis imperfecta 
E)  Osteomyelitis
HAPS Learning Outcome: F04.01 Explain the roles osteogenic cells play in the formation of bone tissue.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F04.02 Compare and contrast intramembranous and endochondral (intracartilagenous) bone formation.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.01 Compare and contrast the function of osteoblasts and osteoclasts during bone growth, repair, and remodeling.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.02 Explain the hormonal regulation of skeleton growth.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.03 Explain the roles of calcitonin, parathyroid hormone and calcitriol in bone remodeling and blood calcium regulation.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.04 Contrast the remodeling processes of a child (birth to adolescence) and an adult (middle to old age).
Learning Outcome: 06.03B Outline the processes of bone ossification, growth, remodeling,and repair. 
A)  Osteoporosis 
B)  Osteomalacia 
C)  Osteopetrosis 
D)  Osteogenesis imperfecta 
E)  Osteomyelitis
HAPS Learning Outcome: F04.01 Explain the roles osteogenic cells play in the formation of bone tissue.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F04.02 Compare and contrast intramembranous and endochondral (intracartilagenous) bone formation.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.01 Compare and contrast the function of osteoblasts and osteoclasts during bone growth, repair, and remodeling.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.02 Explain the hormonal regulation of skeleton growth.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.03 Explain the roles of calcitonin, parathyroid hormone and calcitriol in bone remodeling and blood calcium regulation.
HAPS Learning Outcome: F05.04 Contrast the remodeling processes of a child (birth to adolescence) and an adult (middle to old age).
Learning Outcome: 06.03B Outline the processes of bone ossification, growth, remodeling,and repair.

Question 15

The extracellular matrix of cartilage may contain

Accepted Answer

A)  primarily collagen fibers. 
B)  collagen fibers and minerals. 
C)  collagen fibers, elastic fibers and proteoglycans. 
D)  primarily elastic fibers. 
E)  chondrocytes. 
A)  primarily collagen fibers. 
B)  collagen fibers and minerals. 
C)  collagen fibers, elastic fibers and proteoglycans. 
D)  primarily elastic fibers. 
E)  chondrocytes.

Question 16

Which of these statements about bone growth is NOT correct?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bone growth can occur beneath the periosteum or in the epiphyseal plate. 
B)  Growth at the epiphyseal plate is responsible for the increase in length of long bones. 
C)  Bone growth occurs primarily because osteoclasts start forming new bone. 
D)  In the epiphyseal plate, dying chondrocytes are replaced by osteoblasts. 
E)  All of these are correct statements. 
A)  Bone growth can occur beneath the periosteum or in the epiphyseal plate. 
B)  Growth at the epiphyseal plate is responsible for the increase in length of long bones. 
C)  Bone growth occurs primarily because osteoclasts start forming new bone. 
D)  In the epiphyseal plate, dying chondrocytes are replaced by osteoblasts. 
E)  All of these are correct statements.

Question 17

The ______________ is (are) the weight-bearing portion of vertebra.

Accepted Answer

A)  articular facets 
B)  vertebral canal 
C)  vertebral body 
D)  spinous process 
E)  intervertebral foramina 
A)  articular facets 
B)  vertebral canal 
C)  vertebral body 
D)  spinous process 
E)  intervertebral foramina

Question 18

Compact bone consists of cells called osteocytes located within spaces in the matrix called

Accepted Answer

A)  lamellae. 
B)  haversian canals. 
C)  canaliculi. 
D)  lacunae. 
E)  medullary cavities. 
A)  lamellae. 
B)  haversian canals. 
C)  canaliculi. 
D)  lacunae. 
E)  medullary cavities.

Question 19

Which of these movements would be needed to bend over and touch your big toe?

Accepted Answer

A)  extension of arms 
B)  extension of forearms 
C)  flexion at the waist 
D)  Both extension of forearms and flexion at the waist are needed. 
E)  Both extension of arms and flexion at the waist are needed. 
A)  extension of arms 
B)  extension of forearms 
C)  flexion at the waist 
D)  Both extension of forearms and flexion at the waist are needed. 
E)  Both extension of arms and flexion at the waist are needed.

Question 20

The outer surface of bone is covered by a connective tissue layer called the

Accepted Answer

A)  lamellae. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  endosteum. 
D)  epiphysis. 
E)  diaphysis. 
A)  lamellae. 
B)  periosteum. 
C)  endosteum. 
D)  epiphysis. 
E)  diaphysis.

A long bone

The anatomical term to describe a tunnel in bone is

The interconnecting rods or plates of bone in spongy bone are called

Which of these bones does not contain a paranasal sinus?

Which of the following does not occur as you age?

A green-stick fracture is one specific example of

Bone remodeling:

The _____________ is (are) the opening(s) through which nerves or blood vessels communicate with the orbit.

The extracellular matrix of bone does NOT include

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Which of these statements concerning the appendicular styloid processes is true?

The ulna and radius are best classified as

Which of the following pathways correctly follows the flow of nutrients needed by the osteocytes in compact bone?

__________ is bone inflammation that is usually due to a bacterial infection.

The extracellular matrix of cartilage may contain

Which of these statements about bone growth is NOT correct?

The ______________ is (are) the weight-bearing portion of vertebra.

Compact bone consists of cells called osteocytes located within spaces in the matrix called

Which of these movements would be needed to bend over and touch your big toe?

The outer surface of bone is covered by a connective tissue layer called the

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Exam 6: Skeletal System: Bones and Joints

A long bone

The anatomical term to describe a tunnel in bone is

The interconnecting rods or plates of bone in spongy bone are called

Which of these bones does not contain a paranasal sinus?

Which of the following does not occur as you age?

A green-stick fracture is one specific example of

Bone remodeling:

The _____________ is (are) the opening(s) through which nerves or blood vessels communicate with the orbit.

The extracellular matrix of bone does NOT include

Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Which of these statements concerning the appendicular styloid processes is true?

The ulna and radius are best classified as

Which of the following pathways correctly follows the flow of nutrients needed by the osteocytes in compact bone?

__________ is bone inflammation that is usually due to a bacterial infection.

The extracellular matrix of cartilage may contain

Which of these statements about bone growth is NOT correct?

The ______________ is (are) the weight-bearing portion of vertebra.

Compact bone consists of cells called osteocytes located within spaces in the matrix called

Which of these movements would be needed to bend over and touch your big toe?

The outer surface of bone is covered by a connective tissue layer called the

The Human Organism

The Chemical Basis of Life

Cell Structures and Their Functions

Tissuesasis of Life

Integumentary System

Muscular System

Nervous System

Senses

Endocrine System

Blood

Heart

Blood Vessels and Circulation

The Lymphatic System and Immunity

Respiratory System

Digestive System

Nutrition, Metabolism, and Body Temperature Regulation

Urinary System and Fluid Balance

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