Exam 11: Skeletal Tissues

Both compact and spongy, or cancellous, bone have canaliculi.

Throughout life, ossification and resorption continue to occur concurrently.

The components of the inorganic matrix maintain the smooth surface and springy consistency of the bone.

As the activity of osteoblasts increases, the:

The strength of bone is increased by the arrangement of trabeculae.

Which of the following is not dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blood?

Which of the following is not one of the primary functions performed by bones?

The epiphyseal plate is composed of three layers of cells.

The hardness of bone is related to its two major mineral components-calcium and iron.

The periosteum is a dense, white, fibrous membrane that covers bone except at joint surfaces.

Osteoclasts are large, multinucleate cells that erode bone minerals.

The scapula is an example of a(n) _____ bone.

Weight-bearing exercises will tend to increase the likelihood of osteoporosis in the elderly.

Match each bone type with its corresponding description. -Often clustered in groups and come in various sizes and shapes; vertebrae are an example

Match each microscopic bone structure with its corresponding description. -Cavities in which bone cells are found

Parathyroid hormone and calcitonin are of equal importance in regulating the calcium level of the blood.

Describe the varying degrees of bone formation (ossification) and bone destruction (resorption) that occur from childhood to adulthood.

As the activity of osteoclasts increases, the:

The type of cartilage growth most prevalent in childhood and early adolescence is interstitial or endogenous growth.

What condition results in vitamin D deficiency in children?