Question 1

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphysis 
B)  medullary cavity 
C)  epiphyseal plate 
D)  articular cartilage 
A)  diaphysis 
B)  medullary cavity 
C)  epiphyseal plate 
D)  articular cartilage

Question 2

During development, some bones arise from thick connective tissue membranes in a process known as ________ ossification, and other bones arise from a hyaline cartilage model in a process known as ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)  endochondral; intramembranous 
B)  intramembranous; endochondral 
A)  endochondral; intramembranous 
B)  intramembranous; endochondral

Question 3

Bone formation associated with cartilage is called ________ ossification while bone formed in connective tissue membranes is called ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)  endochondral; intramembranous 
B)  intramembranous; endochondral 
C)  woven, spongy 
D)  spongy, woven 
A)  endochondral; intramembranous 
B)  intramembranous; endochondral 
C)  woven, spongy 
D)  spongy, woven

Question 4

An x-ray determines that Peter fractured the shaft of his humerus. The break is in the ________ of the bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphysis 
B)  epiphyseal line 
C)  diaphysis 
D)  growth plate 
E)  articular surface 
A)  epiphysis 
B)  epiphyseal line 
C)  diaphysis 
D)  growth plate 
E)  articular surface

Question 5

When blood calcium levels are low

Accepted Answer

A)  ostoclast activity increases. 
B)  calcitonin secretion increases. 
C)  calcium absorption is reduced. 
D)  bones produce more bone tissue. 
E)  osteoblast activity increases. 
A)  ostoclast activity increases. 
B)  calcitonin secretion increases. 
C)  calcium absorption is reduced. 
D)  bones produce more bone tissue. 
E)  osteoblast activity increases.

Question 6

Which effect can be attributed to increased pressure on a bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased osteoblast activity 
B)  Increased osteoclast activity 
A)  Increased osteoblast activity 
B)  Increased osteoclast activity

Question 7

Some marrow of long bones is termed "red" marrow. The function of red marrow is to

Accepted Answer

A)  manufacture blood cells. 
B)  manufacture tissue cells for the skin. 
C)  store adipose tissue. 
D)  store bone-forming cells. 
E)  make vitamin D. 
A)  manufacture blood cells. 
B)  manufacture tissue cells for the skin. 
C)  store adipose tissue. 
D)  store bone-forming cells. 
E)  make vitamin D.

Question 8

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "B" represents

Accepted Answer

A)  bone tissue of the diaphysis. 
B)  zone of calcification. 
C)  zone of hypertrophy. 
D)  zone of proliferation. 
E)  zone of resting cartilage. 
A)  bone tissue of the diaphysis. 
B)  zone of calcification. 
C)  zone of hypertrophy. 
D)  zone of proliferation. 
E)  zone of resting cartilage.

Question 9

The ethmoid and sphenoid bones are formed by ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)  endochondral 
B)  intramembranous 
A)  endochondral 
B)  intramembranous

Question 10

Which of the following is associated with osteoclast reabsorption of bone?

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 synthesized. 
D)  Calcium ions are actively transported from blood to bone matrix. 
E)  Blood calcium is decreased. 
A)  Hydrogen ions form an acid environment in bone matrix. 
B)  Osteoblasts form collagen and proteoglycans. 
C)  The protein components of bone matrix are synthesized. 
D)  Calcium ions are actively transported from blood to bone matrix. 
E)  Blood calcium is decreased.

Question 11

Appositional growth deposits a new layer of bone tissue

Accepted Answer

A)  on the surface of the bone. 
B)  in the epiphyseal plate of long bones. 
C)  in the secondary ossification center of the epiphyses. 
D)  in interstitial areas. 
E)  on spongy bone, but not compact bone. 
A)  on the surface of the bone. 
B)  in the epiphyseal plate of long bones. 
C)  in the secondary ossification center of the epiphyses. 
D)  in interstitial areas. 
E)  on spongy bone, but not compact bone.

Question 12

Which type of bone cell lies in a lacuna?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteochondral progenitor cell 
B)  Osteoblast 
C)  Osteocyte 
D)  Osteoclast 
A)  Osteochondral progenitor cell 
B)  Osteoblast 
C)  Osteocyte 
D)  Osteoclast

Question 13

The locations where ossification begin in intramembranous ossification are known as

Accepted Answer

A)  secondary ossification centers. 
B)  membranous ossification centers. 
C)  centers of ossification. 
D)  medullary cavity ossification centers. 
E)  epiphyseal ossification centers. 
A)  secondary ossification centers. 
B)  membranous ossification centers. 
C)  centers of ossification. 
D)  medullary cavity ossification centers. 
E)  epiphyseal ossification centers.

Question 14

The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  parathyroid hormone 
B)  sex hormones 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  thyroid hormone 
E)  calcitonin 
A)  parathyroid hormone 
B)  sex hormones 
C)  growth hormone 
D)  thyroid hormone 
E)  calcitonin

Question 15

A connective tissue sheath around cartilage is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  endosteum 
B)  perichondrium 
C)  periosteum 
D)  epiphyseal line 
E)  ligament 
A)  endosteum 
B)  perichondrium 
C)  periosteum 
D)  epiphyseal line 
E)  ligament

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding PTH (parathyroid hormone) is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  PTH causes decreased uptake of Ca2+ from the small intestine. 
B)  PTH causes decreased vitamin D formation in the kidneys. 
C)  PTH causes increased reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidneys. 
D)  PTH causes increased loss of Ca2+ from the kidneys. 
E)  PTH causes increased Na+ reabsorption in the kidneys. 
A)  PTH causes decreased uptake of Ca2+ from the small intestine. 
B)  PTH causes decreased vitamin D formation in the kidneys. 
C)  PTH causes increased reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidneys. 
D)  PTH causes increased loss of Ca2+ from the kidneys. 
E)  PTH causes increased Na+ reabsorption in the kidneys.

Question 17

A young woman is in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a open (compound) fracture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The epiphysis of the clavicle is formed by ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)  endochondral 
B)  intramembranous 
A)  endochondral 
B)  intramembranous

Question 19

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "A" represents

Accepted Answer

A)  bone tissue of the diaphysis. 
B)  the zone of calcification. 
C)  the zone of hypertrophy. 
D)  the zone of proliferation. 
E)  the zone of resting cartilage. 
A)  bone tissue of the diaphysis. 
B)  the zone of calcification. 
C)  the zone of hypertrophy. 
D)  the zone of proliferation. 
E)  the zone of resting cartilage.

Question 20

Ossification that involves replacing cartilage with bone is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intramembranous 
B)  endochondral 
C)  interstitial 
D)  appositional 
E)  osteomalacia 
A)  intramembranous 
B)  endochondral 
C)  interstitial 
D)  appositional 
E)  osteomalacia

Exam 6: Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the ________.

During development, some bones arise from thick connective tissue membranes in a process known as ________ ossification, and other bones arise from a hyaline cartilage model in a process known as ________ ossification.

Bone formation associated with cartilage is called ________ ossification while bone formed in connective tissue membranes is called ________ ossification.

An x-ray determines that Peter fractured the shaft of his humerus. The break is in the ________ of the bone.

When blood calcium levels are low

Which effect can be attributed to increased pressure on a bone?

Some marrow of long bones is termed "red" marrow. The function of red marrow is to

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "B" represents

The ethmoid and sphenoid bones are formed by ________ ossification.

Which of the following is associated with osteoclast reabsorption of bone?

Appositional growth deposits a new layer of bone tissue

Which type of bone cell lies in a lacuna?

The locations where ossification begin in intramembranous ossification are known as

The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by ________.

A connective tissue sheath around cartilage is the ________.

Which of the following statements regarding PTH (parathyroid hormone) is true?

A young woman is in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a open (compound) fracture.

The epiphysis of the clavicle is formed by ________ ossification.

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "A" represents

Ossification that involves replacing cartilage with bone is ________.

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During development, some bones arise from thick connective tissue membranes in a process known as ossification, and other bones arise from a hyaline cartilage model in a process known as ossification.

Bone formation associated with cartilage is called ossification while bone formed in connective tissue membranes is called ossification.