Question 1

If a bone is immersed in a weak acid such as vinegar for several days,its inorganic components will dissolve.What will be the result of such an experiment

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A)  The bone will dissolve completely.
B)  The compact bone will dissolve,leaving only the inner spongy bone.
C)  The bone will become extremely brittle.
D)  The bone will become soft and bendable.
E)  The spongy bone will dissolve,leaving only the outer compact bone.F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 2

Calcidiol circulates in the blood and is converted to calcitriol in the

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A)  kidney.
B)  skin.
C)  liver.
D)  bone.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs

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A)  Hyaline cartilage
B)  Fibrocartilage
C)  Reticular cartilage
D)  Articular cartilage
E)  Elastic cartilageF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

-This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.Which zones are considered to be bone tissue

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A)  3,4,5
B)  4,5
C)  5
D)  1
E)  1,2,3F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Osteons are also called _________ systems.

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The answer of Osteons are also called _________ systems....

Question 6

Which is a sesamoid bone

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A)  Patella
B)  Cuboid
C)  Talus
D)  Sphenoid
E)  ScaphoidF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

The epiphyseal plates in the _________ are the last ones in the body to ossify.

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A)  femur
B)  humerus
C)  clavicle
D)  radius
E)  tibiaF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

Mature cartilage is avascular.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Bone is considered an important storage reservoir for

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A)  calcium,phosphate,and lipids.
B)  steroids,proteins,and complex carbohydrates.
C)  glycogen,nitrogenous bases,and calcium.
D)  phosphate,glycogen,and nonpolar amino acids.
E)  calcium,complex carbohydrates,and polar amino acids.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 10

Most of the bones of the upper and lower limbs are formed by intramembranous ossification.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The steps in the process of endochondral ossification are
A: Ossification center forms in the diaphysis.
B: Cartilage calcifies and a bone collar forms.
C: Ossification centers form in the epiphyses.
D: Bone replaces cartilage.
E: Epiphyseal plates ossify.f: Cartilage model develops.The correct chronological order for these steps is

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A)  f.- b.- c.- d.- a.- e.
B)  b.- c.- f.- a.- e.- d.
C)  a.- c.- b.- d.- e.- f.
D)  f.- b.- a.- c.- d.- e.
E)  a.- e.- c.- d.- b.- f.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 12

Bone is considered part of the skeletal system,but ligaments are not.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What explains the dramatic acceleration in lengthwise bone growth at puberty

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased activity of osteoclasts occurs in response to parathyroid hormone stimulation.
B)  Increased rate of calcium deposition occurs due to high blood calcium levels.
C)  Increased physical activity causes lengthwise growth in response to bone stress.
D)  Increased secretion of sex hormones promotes epiphyseal plate growth.
E)  Increased absorption of dietary vitamins and minerals strengthens the matrix.F) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 14

Within which zone of the epiphyseal plate do cartilage cells undergo mitosis

Accepted Answer

A)  The zone closest to the medullary cavity
B)  The zone closest to the epiphysis
C)  The second closest bone to the medullary cavity
D)  The second closest zone to the epiphysisE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which is not correct about spongy bone

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A)  Its spaces hold red bone marrow.
B)  It is located deep to compact bone.
C)  It forms diploe in the cranial bones.
D)  It is composed of tubular units called osteons.
E)  It is located in the epiphyses of long bones.F) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 16

The growth patterns of cartilage include interstitial growth (from within)and _________ growth (from without).

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The answer of The growth patterns of cartilage include interstitial...

Question 17

Interstitial growth of cartilage increases its ______ and occurs in the _______ region of the cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A)  length;internal
B)  length;peripheral
C)  width;internal
D)  width;peripheralE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Blood vessels enter the diaphysis of a long bone through an opening called the _________ foramen.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Blood vessels enter the diaphysis of a...

Question 19

Osteoid is the

Accepted Answer

A)  organic part of the bone matrix that gives it rigidity.
B)  organic part of the bone matrix that gives it tensile strength.
C)  inorganic part of the bone matrix that gives it rigidity.
D)  inorganic part of the bone matrix that gives it tensile strength.E) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) _________ fracture.

Accepted Answer

A)  transverse
B)  oblique
C)  linear
D)  comminuted
E)  medialF) A) and D)
G) A) and C)

Exam 7: Skeletal System: Bone Structure and Function

Which is a sesamoid bone

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A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) _________ fracture.

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-This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.Which zones are considered to be bone tissue

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The epiphyseal plates in the _________ are the last ones in the body to ossify.

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Most of the bones of the upper and lower limbs are formed by intramembranous ossification.

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The growth patterns of cartilage include interstitial growth (from within)and _________ growth (from without).

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Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs

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If a bone is immersed in a weak acid such as vinegar for several days,its inorganic components will dissolve.What will be the result of such an experiment

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Blood vessels enter the diaphysis of a long bone through an opening called the _________ foramen.

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Bone is considered an important storage reservoir for

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Bone is considered part of the skeletal system,but ligaments are not.

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Mature cartilage is avascular.

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Within which zone of the epiphyseal plate do cartilage cells undergo mitosis

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Osteoid is the

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What explains the dramatic acceleration in lengthwise bone growth at puberty

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Osteons are also called _________ systems.

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Calcidiol circulates in the blood and is converted to calcitriol in the

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Which is not correct about spongy bone

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Interstitial growth of cartilage increases its and occurs in the _ region of the cartilage.

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Which is a sesamoid bone

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A fracture parallel to the long axis of the bone is a(n) _________ fracture.

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-This figure illustrates epiphyseal plate morphology.Which zones are considered to be bone tissue

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The epiphyseal plates in the _________ are the last ones in the body to ossify.

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Most of the bones of the upper and lower limbs are formed by intramembranous ossification.

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The growth patterns of cartilage include interstitial growth (from within)and _________ growth (from without).

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Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs

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If a bone is immersed in a weak acid such as vinegar for several days,its inorganic components will dissolve.What will be the result of such an experiment

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Blood vessels enter the diaphysis of a long bone through an opening called the _________ foramen.

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Bone is considered an important storage reservoir for

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Bone is considered part of the skeletal system,but ligaments are not.

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Mature cartilage is avascular.

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Within which zone of the epiphyseal plate do cartilage cells undergo mitosis

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Osteoid is the

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What explains the dramatic acceleration in lengthwise bone growth at puberty

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Osteons are also called _________ systems.

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Calcidiol circulates in the blood and is converted to calcitriol in the

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