Question 1

Synthesized by the combined action of the skin,kidneys,and liver,_________ is important to the deposition of bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  growth hormone
B)  testosterone
C)  estrogen
D)  calcitonin
E)  calcitriolF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

Achondroplastic dwarfism is a hereditary condition,in which the long bones of the limbs fail to elongate normally because of reduced hyperplasia and hypertrophy of cartilage in the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary ossification center
B)  secondary ossification center
C)  primary bone marrow
D)  secondary bone marrow
E)  epiphyseal plateF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 3

Concentric lamellae within an osteon are connected by lacunae.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which one of the following bone cells would have the greatest number of lysosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoblasts
B)  Osteoclasts
C)  Osteocytes
D)  Osteogenic cells
E)  Stem cellsF) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 5

Chondrocytes multiply in the zone of __________ of the metaphysis.

Accepted Answer

A)  reserve cartilage
B)  cell proliferation
C)  cell hypertrophy
D)  calcification
E)  bone depositionF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

It is common to find __________ in compact bone,but they are not seen in spongy bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  lamellae
B)  osteoclasts
C)  lacunae
D)  central canals
E)  osteocytesF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

A long bone is covered externally with a sheath called the __________,whereas the marrow cavity is lined with the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphysis; diaphysis
B)  diaphysis; epiphysis
C)  compact bone; spongy bone
D)  periosteum; endosteum
E)  endosteum; periosteumF) C) and D)
G) A) and E) D

Question 8

The expanded head at each end of a long bone is called the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  epiphysis
B)  diaphysis
C)  articular cartilage
D)  periosteum
E)  endosteumF) None of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 9

Osteoporosis often leads to an exaggerated thoracic spinal curvature,which is called kyphosis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Spicules and trabeculae are found in __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  compact bone
B)  bone matrix
C)  yellow bone marrow
D)  red bone marrow
E)  spongy boneF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 11

When ____________ become enclosed in lacunae,they become cells called _____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  osteogenic cells; osteoblasts
B)  osteoblasts; osteoclasts
C)  osteoblasts; osteocytes
D)  osteocytes; osteoclasts
E)  osteocytes; osteoblastsF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 12

The process of dissolving bone and returning its minerals to the bloodstream is known as _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  mineralization
B)  mineral deposition
C)  crystallization
D)  resorption
E)  ossificationF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

Osteoid tissue is similar to bone except for a lack of minerals.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The cortex of the long bone's diaphysis is made of _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  marrow
B)  compact bone
C)  spongy bone
D)  dense regular connective tissue
E)  articular cartilageF) D) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  Storage of calcium and phosphate ions
B)  Storage of red blood cells
C)  Providing support for most muscles
D)  Protecting the brain
E)  Protecting the spinal cordF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 16

Bones grow in diameter by interstitial growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Hypocalcemia can cause __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional disturbances
B)  depression of the nervous system
C)  muscle weakness
D)  sluggish reflexes
E)  muscle spasmsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which of the following tissues is not found as part of a long bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Osseous tissue
B)  Nervous tissue
C)  Adipose tissue
D)  Cartilage
E)  Transitional epitheliumF) A) and D)
G) B) and E) E

Question 19

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)binds to receptors on osteoblasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 20

A growing long bone in a child has only two areas of cartilage at the epiphysis.These two areas are the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  elastic cartilage and epiphyseal plate
B)  epiphyseal plate and epiphyseal line
C)  primary and secondary ossification centers
D)  fibrocartilage and articular cartilage
E)  articular cartilage and epiphyseal plateF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Exam 7: Bone Tissue

Synthesized by the combined action of the skin,kidneys,and liver,_________ is important to the deposition of bone.

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Achondroplastic dwarfism is a hereditary condition,in which the long bones of the limbs fail to elongate normally because of reduced hyperplasia and hypertrophy of cartilage in the __________.

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Concentric lamellae within an osteon are connected by lacunae.

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Which one of the following bone cells would have the greatest number of lysosomes?

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Chondrocytes multiply in the zone of __________ of the metaphysis.

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It is common to find __________ in compact bone,but they are not seen in spongy bone.

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A long bone is covered externally with a sheath called the __________,whereas the marrow cavity is lined with the __________.

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The expanded head at each end of a long bone is called the __________.

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Osteoporosis often leads to an exaggerated thoracic spinal curvature,which is called kyphosis.

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Spicules and trabeculae are found in __________.

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When ____________ become enclosed in lacunae,they become cells called _____________.

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The process of dissolving bone and returning its minerals to the bloodstream is known as _________.

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Osteoid tissue is similar to bone except for a lack of minerals.

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The cortex of the long bone's diaphysis is made of _________.

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Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?

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Bones grow in diameter by interstitial growth.

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Hypocalcemia can cause __________.

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Which of the following tissues is not found as part of a long bone?

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Parathyroid hormone (PTH)binds to receptors on osteoblasts.

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A growing long bone in a child has only two areas of cartilage at the epiphysis.These two areas are the __________.

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