Exam 6: Bones and Bone Structure

If blood calcium levels rise above 11mg/dL which hormone is likely to be activated?

During endochondral ossification these vessels invade the cartilage of the diaphysis.

When stress is applied to a bone,

Figure 6-1 The Structure of Compact Bone Use Figure 6-1 to answer the following questions: -Which structure is called an osteon?

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s): -Identify the structure at #4.

The layer of bone that is interwoven with tendons is the

Through the action of osteoclasts,

The articular cartilage of a typical long bone is composed of what type of cartilage?

Figure 6-2 Endochondral Ossification Use Figure 6-2 to answer the following question(s): -Where does growth in length occur?

A fracture at the ankle involving both lower leg bones is often called a ________ fracture.

The natural age-related loss of bone mass is called

The lacunae of osseous tissue contain

The deposition of calcium salts in bone tissues is referred to as

If a tumor secretes high levels of osteoclast-activating factor, which of the following would you expect to occur as a result of this condition?

________ cells are located in the inner cellular layer of the periosteum.

Which of the following labels best matches osteocyte?

Canaliculi are

Bones that have complex shapes are

A________ is a rounded passageway for passage of blood vessels and/or nerves.

Accelerated closure of the epiphyseal plates could be caused by