Exam 6: The Skeletal System

Which of the following statements are true of red bone marrow (RBM) and blood cells? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The hormone in women that promotes closure of the epiphyseal discs is:

Which of the following statements are true of human hair and nails? (Read carefully and select all of the correct statements.)

The ribs that articulate indirectly with the sternum are the ____________________, and there are ____________________ (number) pairs.

Which statement is NOT true of synovial joints?

The sphenoid and ethmoid bones are among the bones of the:

The hormones that contribute to bone growth by increasing the production of energy are:

The rib cage with its muscles is directly involved in the functioning of the ____________________ system.

All of the following are synovial joints except:

Paranasal sinuses are found in all of these bones except the:

The humerus and ulna form this type of joint:

The bone surfaces in a synovial joint are smooth because of the presence of ____________________.

In the body, the ____ are storage sites for calcium, which is needed in the blood for ____.

The type of bone marrow that is found in the diaphysis of long bones is ____________________ marrow, which is mostly ____________________ tissue.

The purpose of fontanels in the fetal skull is:

The femur and hip bone form this type of joint:

Paranasal sinuses are found in all of these bones except the:

In an embryonic femur, the osteoclasts form:

The hormone in women that promotes closure of the epiphyseal discs is ____________________.

The parts of the sternum are the ____________________, the body, and the ____________________.