Question 1

Which of the following conditions results when the articular cartilages in a joint degenerate to the point where the bony ends of articulating bones touch?

Accepted Answer

A) osteogenic sarcoma 
B) rickets 
C) osteomalacia 
D) osteoarthritis 
E) osteopenia 
A) osteogenic sarcoma 
B) rickets 
C) osteomalacia 
D) osteoarthritis 
E) osteopenia

Question 2

In the diagram,where is the osteon?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 3

Briefly describe the processes by which bone increases in length and diameter.

Accepted Answer

The only means by which bone can increas

Question 4

Which region of a long bone articulates with other bones?

Accepted Answer

A) diaphysis 
B) epiphysis 
C) metaphysis 
D) periosteum 
E) marrow 
A) diaphysis 
B) epiphysis 
C) metaphysis 
D) periosteum 
E) marrow

Question 5

List and briefly describe the six main functions of the skeletal system.

Accepted Answer

The skeletal system is used for support

Question 6

Briefly describe what is happening in each of the numbered stages of intramembranous ossification as observed in a child's skull shown in the diagram below.

Accepted Answer

The diagram is depicting intramembranous

Question 7

Like other _____,bone tissue contains an abundant extracellular matrix that surrounds widely separated cells.

Accepted Answer

A) epithelial tissues 
B) muscular tissues 
C) nervous tissues 
D) connective tissues 
E) facial tissues 
A) epithelial tissues 
B) muscular tissues 
C) nervous tissues 
D) connective tissues 
E) facial tissues

Question 8

In the diagram,where is the central (Haversian)canal?

Accepted Answer

A) C 
B) A 
C) E 
D) F 
E) D 
A) C 
B) A 
C) E 
D) F 
E) D

Question 9

During adulthood,which of the following does NOT significantly contribute to bone remodeling and growth?

Accepted Answer

A) parathyroid hormones 
B) vitamin D 
C) epinephrine 
D) sex steroids 
E) human growth hormone 
A) parathyroid hormones 
B) vitamin D 
C) epinephrine 
D) sex steroids 
E) human growth hormone

Question 10

What type of bone cell starts forming the bone matrix?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D

Question 11

Which illustration and radiograph in the figure shows a Pott's fracture?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 12

Which of the following selections correctly lists the sequence of events that occur during intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

A) Ossification center develops > Calcification > Formation of trabeculae > Development of new periosteum. 
B) Calcification > Ossification center develops > Formation of trabeculae > Development of new periosteum. 
C) Ossification center develops > Formation of trabeculae > Calcification > Development of new periosteum. 
D) Development of new periosteum > Ossification center develops > Calcification > Formation of trabeculae. 
E) Ossification center develops > Calcification > Development of new periosteum > Formation of trabeculae. 
A) Ossification center develops > Calcification > Formation of trabeculae > Development of new periosteum. 
B) Calcification > Ossification center develops > Formation of trabeculae > Development of new periosteum. 
C) Ossification center develops > Formation of trabeculae > Calcification > Development of new periosteum. 
D) Development of new periosteum > Ossification center develops > Calcification > Formation of trabeculae. 
E) Ossification center develops > Calcification > Development of new periosteum > Formation of trabeculae.

Question 13

What structure in the diagram is the only place on a long bone NOT covered by the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 14

In the diagram,where is the epiphyseal vein?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 15

Which of the following hormones is the most important for Ca2+ regulation?

Accepted Answer

A) parathyroid hormone 
B) calcitriol 
C) thyroid hormone 
D) calcitonin 
E) aldosterone 
A) parathyroid hormone 
B) calcitriol 
C) thyroid hormone 
D) calcitonin 
E) aldosterone

Question 16

What are the extracellular fluid filled extensions of the lacunae called?

Accepted Answer

A) perforating (Volkmann's)canals 
B) central (Haversian)canals 
C) osteons 
D) canaliculi 
E) periosteum 
A) perforating (Volkmann's)canals 
B) central (Haversian)canals 
C) osteons 
D) canaliculi 
E) periosteum

Question 17

Where in the diagram is the metaphysis?

Accepted Answer

A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E 
A) A 
B) B 
C) C 
D) D 
E) E

Question 18

In the diagram,where is the trabeculae?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) F 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) F

Question 19

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the repair of a bone fracture?

Accepted Answer

A) fracture hematoma,bony callus formation,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bone remodeling 
B) fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bony callus formation,fracture hematoma,bone remodeling 
C) bony callus formation,fracture hematoma,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bone remodeling 
D) bone remodeling,fracture hematoma,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bony callus formation 
E) fracture hematoma,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bony callus formation,bone remodeling 
A) fracture hematoma,bony callus formation,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bone remodeling 
B) fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bony callus formation,fracture hematoma,bone remodeling 
C) bony callus formation,fracture hematoma,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bone remodeling 
D) bone remodeling,fracture hematoma,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bony callus formation 
E) fracture hematoma,fibrocartilaginous callus formation,bony callus formation,bone remodeling

Question 20

Where in the diagram is the endosteum located?

Accepted Answer

A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) F 
A) B 
B) C 
C) D 
D) E 
E) F

Exam 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

Which of the following conditions results when the articular cartilages in a joint degenerate to the point where the bony ends of articulating bones touch?

In the diagram,where is the osteon?

Briefly describe the processes by which bone increases in length and diameter.

Which region of a long bone articulates with other bones?

List and briefly describe the six main functions of the skeletal system.

Briefly describe what is happening in each of the numbered stages of intramembranous ossification as observed in a child's skull shown in the diagram below.

Like other _____,bone tissue contains an abundant extracellular matrix that surrounds widely separated cells.

In the diagram,where is the central (Haversian)canal?

During adulthood,which of the following does NOT significantly contribute to bone remodeling and growth?

What type of bone cell starts forming the bone matrix?

Which illustration and radiograph in the figure shows a Pott's fracture?

Which of the following selections correctly lists the sequence of events that occur during intramembranous ossification?

What structure in the diagram is the only place on a long bone NOT covered by the periosteum?

In the diagram,where is the epiphyseal vein?

Which of the following hormones is the most important for Ca2+ regulation?

What are the extracellular fluid filled extensions of the lacunae called?

Where in the diagram is the metaphysis?

In the diagram,where is the trabeculae?

Which of the following is the correct sequence of steps in the repair of a bone fracture?

Where in the diagram is the endosteum located?

An Introduction to the Human Body

The Chemical Level of Organization

The Cellular Level of Organization

The Tissue Level of Organization

The Integumentary System Unit Ii: Principles of Support and Movement

The Skeletal System: the Axial Skeleton

The Skeletal System: the Appendicular Skeleton

Joints

Muscle Tissue

The Muscular System Unit Iii: Control Systems of the Human Body

Nervous Tissue

The Spinal Cord and Spinal Nerves

The Brain and Cranial Nerves

The Autonomic Nervous System

Sensory, Motor and Integrative Systems

The Special Senses

The Endocrine System Unit Iv: Maintenance of the Human Body

The Cardiovascular System: the Blood

The Cardiovascular System: the Heart

The Cardiovascular System: Blood Vessels and Hemodynamics

The Lymphatic System, Nonspecific Resistance to Disease, and Immunity

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System

Metabolism

The Urinary System

Fluid, Electrolyte, and Acid-Base Homeostasis Unit V: Continuity

The Reproductive Systems

Development and Inheritance

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