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1) Which of following is a function of the skeletal system?
A) body support
B) calcium homeostasis
C) protection of internal organs
D) blood cell production
E) All of the answers are correct.
E) All of the answers are correct
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2) Which of the following are not components of the skeletal system?
1. A) tendons
2. B) bones
3. C) ligaments
4. D) cartilage
5. E) other tissues that connect bones
A) tendons
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3) Which of the following bones is classified as "irregular" in shape?
1. A) patella
2. B) frontal
3. C) vertebra
4. D) metatarsal
5. E) ulna
C) vertebra
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4) The proximal and distal ends of a long bone are called the
1. A) epiphyses.
2. B) diaphyses.
3. C) epiphyseal plates.
4. D) metaphyses.
5. E) periphyses.
A) epiphyses.
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5) The carpal bones are examples of ________ bones.
1. A) long
2. B) short
3. C) flat
4. D) irregular
5. E) sesamoid
B) short
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6) A rib is an example of a ________ bone.
1. A) long
2. B) short
3. C) flat
4. D) sutural
5. E) sesamoid
C) flat
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7) The patella is an example of a(n) ________ bone.
1. A) irregular
2. B) sesamoid
3. C) sutural
4. D) sagittal
5. E) flat
B) sesamoid
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8) Small bones that fill gaps between bones of the skull are called ________ bones.
1. A) irregular
2. B) sesamoid
3. C) sutural
4. D) sagittal
5. E) tendon
C) sutural
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9) ________ bones develop inside tendons, commonly near the knees, hands, and feet.
1. A) Irregular
2. B) Sesamoid
3. C) Short
4. D) Long
5. E) Flat
B) Sesamoid
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10) The humerus is an example of a(n) ________ bone.
1. A) long
2. B) short
3. C) flat
4. D) irregular
5. E) sesamoid
A) long
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11) A large proximal projection on a bone is called the
1. A) ramus.
2. B) trochanter.
3. C) tuberosity.
4. D) tubercle.
5. E) condyle
B) trochanter
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12) A hole through a bone is called a
1. A) ramus.
2. B) foramen.
3. C) linea.
4. D) tubercle.
5. E) facet.
B) foramen
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13) The smooth, rounded articular process of a bone is termed a
1. A) crest.
2. B) ridge.
3. C) head.
4. D) condyle.
5. E) trochlea.
D) condyle
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14) A shallow depression on a bone is termed a
1. A) fossa.
2. B) sulcus.
3. C) facet.
4. D) fissure.
5. E) line.
A) fossa
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15) The region of a long bone between the end and the shaft is known as the
1. A) diaphysis.
2. B) epiphysis.
3. C) osseophysis.
4. D) metaphysis.
5. E) medullary cavity
D) metaphysis
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16) Which of the following labels best matches osteocyte?
1. A) stem cell
2. B) dissolves matrix
3. C) mature bone cell
4. D) secretes organic matrix
5. E) immature bone cell
C) 2
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18) Cells that secrete the organic components of the bone matrix are called
1. A) osteocytes.
2. B) osteoprogenitor cells.
3. C) osteoblasts.
4. D) osteoclasts.
5. E) osteoid cells.
C) osteoblasts
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19) ________ are squamous stem cells that develop into osteoblasts.
1. A) Osteoclasts
2. B) Osteocytes
3. C) Osteomedullary cells
4. D) Osteoprogenitor cells
5. E) Osteoid cells
D) Osteoprogenitor cells
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20) Through the action of osteoclasts,
1. A) new bone is formed.
2. B) an organic framework is formed.
3. C) bony matrix is dissolved.
4. D) osteoid is calcified.
5. E) fractured bones regenerate
B) a lacuna
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22) Which of the following chemicals is not present in bone?
1. A) calcium phosphate
2. B) collagen fibers
3. C) calcium carbonate
4. D) chondroitin sulfate
5. E) hydroxyapatite
D) chondroitin sulfate
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23) ________ account(s) for almost two-thirds of the weight of bone.
1. A) Water
2. B) Calcium carbonate
3. C) Collagen fibers
4. D) Fluoride
5. E) Calcium phosphate
E) Calcium phosphate
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24) ________ cells are located in the inner cellular layer of the periosteum.
1. A) Osteocyte
2. B) Osteoclast
3. C) Osteoid
4. D) Osteoprogenitor
5. E) Osteolytic
D) Osteoprogenitor
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25) The ________ interactions allow bone to be strong, somewhat flexible, and highly
resistant to shattering.
1. A) collagen-fiber
2. B) protein-crystal
3. C) mineral-crystal
4. D) protein-protein
5. E) hydroxyapatite-crystal
B) protein-crystal
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26) The most abundant cell type in bone is
1. A) osteoclasts.
2. B) osteoblasts.
3. C) osteolytes.
4. D) osteoprogenitor cells.
5. E) osteocytes.
E) osteocytes
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27) The lacunae of osseous tissue contain
1. A) blood cells.
2. B) osteocytes.
3. C) chondroblasts.
4. D) bone marrow.
5. E) capillaries.
B) osteocytes
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28) How would removing hydroxyapatite from bone matrix affect the physical properties
of a bone?
1. A) The bone would be less flexible.
2. B) The bone would be stronger.
3. C) The bone would be more brittle.
4. D) The bone would be more flexible.
5. E) The bone would be less compressible
C) canaliculi
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30) The central canal of an osteon contains
1. A) bone marrow.
2. B) osteocytes.
3. C) concentric lamellae.
4. D) blood vessels.
5. E) lacunae.
D) blood vessels
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31) The interconnecting tiny arches of bone tissue found in spongy bone are called
1. A) osteons.
2. B) trabeculae.
3. C) concentric lamellae.
4. D) interstitial lamellae.
5. E) lacunae.
B) trabeculae
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32) The type of bone that is adapted to withstand stresses that arrive from many
directions is ________ bone.
1. A) spongy
2. B) osteon
3. C) compact
4. D) lamellar
5. E) irregular
A) spongy
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33) The structural units of mature compact bone are called
1. A) trabeculae.
2. B) osteocytes.
3. C) osteons.
4. D) canaliculi.
5. E) lamellae
C) osteons.
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34) Adipose tissue is stored within the
1. A) medullary cavity.
2. B) metaphysis.
3. C) spongy bone.
4. D) epiphysis.
5. E) diaphysis
A) medullary cavity
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35) Which of the following is a characteristic of bone?
1. A) The bone matrix is very dense and contains deposits of calcium salts.
2. B) The matrix of the bone contains osteoclasts and chondroblasts.
3. C) Narrow channels pass through the matrix to allow for muscle
attachment.
4. D) The matrix of bone is mostly collagen with very little calcium.
5. E) For strength, compact bone is organized into a meshwork of matrix
called trabeculae
A) The bone matrix is very dense and contains deposits of calcium salts.
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36) In relationship to the diaphysis of a long bone, the osteons are
1. A) radial.
2. B) anterior.
3. C) parallel.
4. D) proximal.
5. E) diagonal
C) parallel
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37) The femur can withstand ________ times the body's weight without breaking.
1. A) 3
2. B) 5 to 10
3. C) 8
4. D) 10 to 15
5. E) 30
D) 10 to 15
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38) ________ marrow is found between the trabeculae of spongy bone.
1. A) Blue
2. B) Yellow
3. C) White
4. D) Gray
5. E) Red
E) Red
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39) The lining of the medullary cavity is called the
1. A) endosteum.
2. B) periosteum.
3. C) epiosteum.
4. D) mediosteum.
5. E) paraosteum
A) endosteum
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40) ________ bone reduces the weight of the skeleton and reduces the load on
muscles.
1. A) Short
2. B) Irregular
3. C) Spongy
4. D) Compact
5. E) Long
C) Spongy
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41) The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are
1. A) circumferential lamellae.
2. B) osteoid plates.
3. C) trabeculae.
4. D) concentric lamellae.
5. E) epiphseal ridges
A) circumferential lamellae
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42) Which statement is true regarding calcium in bone matrix?
1. A) Calcium is found in crystals called hydroxyapatite.
2. B) Calcium is secreted by osteoblasts into the matrix.
3. C) Once deposited, calcium cannot be removed from bone.
4. D) Calcium provides flexibility to the bone matrix.
5. E) Calcium is the organic part of the matrix.
C) hyaline cartilage
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50) The deposition of calcium salts in bone tissues is referred to as
1. A) hardening.
2. B) ossification.
3. C) calcification.
4. D) osteogenesis.
5. E) remodeling.
C) calcification
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51) Which of the following is formed by intramembranous ossification?
1. A) roof of the skull
2. B) carpal bones
3. C) femur
4. D) clavicle
5. E) the roof of the skull and the clavicle
B) cartilage model
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53) The following are important steps in the process of endochondral ossification. What
is the correct order for these events?
1. Enlarged chondrocytes die.
2. Osteoblasts replace calcified cartilage with spongy bone.
3. Chondrocytes enlarge and the surrounding matrix begins to calcify.
4. Blood vessels grow around the edges of the cartilage.
5. Perichondrial cells become osteoblasts and produce a superficial layer of
bone.
1. A) 3, 1, 5, 4, 2
2. B) 1, 3, 5, 4, 2
3. C) 1, 5, 3, 4, 2
4. D) 2, 3, 1, 5, 4
5. E) 3, 1, 4, 5, 2
E) 3, 1, 4, 5, 2
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54) Secondary ossification centers occur
1. A) in the diaphysis.
2. B) at the periosteum.
3. C) in the epiphyses.
4. D) in the metaphyses.
5. E) in dermal bones
C) in the epiphyses
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55) Intramembranous ossification begins with differentiation of ________ cells.
1. A) osteoclast
2. B) osteolytic
3. C) mesenchymal
4. D) osteoblast
5. E) osteocyte
C) mesenchymal
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56) Which of the following statements about Marfan's syndrome is false?
1. A) It results in short, stubby fingers.
2. B) It results from a mutation.
3. C) It affects connective tissue structures.
4. D) It affects epiphyseal cartilages.
5. E) It may also cause cardiovascular problems
E) diaphysis
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60) Bone tissue formation begins when osteoblasts secrete
1. A) protein fibers.
2. B) mesenchyme.
3. C) silica.
4. D) hydroxyapatite.
5. E) calcium.
A) protein fibers
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61) Suppose that epiphyseal lines appear in a 10-year-old's long bones. Which of the
following statements is, therefore, true?
1. A) The epiphyseal plates have ossified and further growth in length is not
possible.
2. B) Administration of growth hormone will stimulate future bone growth in
length.
3. C) Osteoclasts will dissolve the metaphysis so length growth can continue
until adulthood.
4. D) More growth will occur during the teenage years as sex hormones
stimulate rebuilding of growth plates.
5. E) Intramembranous ossification will enable further growth in length.
A) The epiphyseal plates have ossified and further growth in length is not possible.
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62) During appositional growth
1. A) bones grow longer.
2. B) bones grow wider.
3. C) cartilage replaces bone.
4. D) the epiphysis fuses with the diaphysis.
5. E) compact bone replaces spongy bone
A) grow longer
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65) Accelerated closure of the epiphyseal plates could be caused by
1. A) high levels of vitamin D.
2. B) too much calcium in the diet.
3. C) elevated levels of estrogen.
4. D) too little thyroxine.
5. E) an excess of growth hormone
B) become narrower
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67) The following are major steps in the process of intramembranous ossification:
1. Clusters of osteoblasts form osteoid that becomes mineralized.
2. Osteoblasts differentiate within mesenchymal connective tissue.
3. Spicules of bone radiate out from the ossification centers.
4. Mesenchymal cells aggregate.
C) 4, 2, 1, 3
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73) In normal adult bones,
1. A) there is no turnover of minerals.
2. B) a portion of the protein and mineral content is replaced each year.
3. C) osteoblast activity exceeds osteoclast activity, once bone has been
formed.
4. D) osteoclasts continue to be active long after osteoblast activity ceases.
5. E) exercise will have no effect on bone remodeling.
A) the minerals in the bone produce a weak electrical field that attracts osteoblasts.
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76) Excessive growth hormone prior to puberty could result in
1. A) osteoporosis.
2. B) osteopenia.
3. C) rickets.
4. D) gigantism.
5. E) dwarfism.
D) gigantism
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77) Factors that are necessary for proper bone formation include all of the
following, except
1. A) vitamin A.
2. B) vitamin E.
3. C) vitamin C.
4. D) the hormone thyroxine.
5. E) vitamin D.
B) vitamin E
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78) Where in the body does the production of precursors for the synthesis of calcitriol
occur?
1. A) bone
2. B) kidneys
3. C) small intestine
4. D) liver
5. E) skin
E) skin
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79) The most abundant mineral in the human body is
1. A) sodium.
2. B) potassium.
3. C) phosphorus.
4. D) calcium.
5. E) hydrogen.
D) calcium
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80) Elevated levels of calcium ion in the blood stimulate the secretion of the hormone
1. A) calcitonin.
2. B) thyroid hormone.
3. C) parathyroid hormone.
4. D) growth hormone.
5. E) testosterone.
A) calcitonin
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81) The hormone calcitonin functions to
1. A) stimulate osteoclast activity.
2. B) decrease the rate of calcium excretion.
3. C) decrease the rate of calcium absorption.
4. D) decrease the level of calcium ion in the blood.
5. E) stimulate osteoblasts and inhibit osteoclasts.
D) bowed legs
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84) Bone plays a central role in the regulation of blood levels of
1. A) potassium.
2. B) iron.
3. C) sulfate.
4. D) calcium.
5. E) sodium.
D) calcium
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85) Hundreds of years ago, explorers often died of scurvy. How can this bone-related
disease be prevented?
1. A) Supplement the diet with more calcium from meat.
2. B) Increase levels of testosterone to stimulate bone repair.
3. C) Supplement the diet with fresh fruit rich in vitamin C.
4. D) Drink more water to promote bone remodeling and repair.
5. E) Amputate fractured limbs to prevent the spread of scurvy.
B) Pott's
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90) While on a school skiing trip in Colorado, Heidi falls and breaks her tibia and fibula
in a Pott's fracture. What would you expect as a prominent part of her clinical
assessment several hours after the fall?
1. A) hypertension
2. B) tachycardia
3. C) erythema
4. D) hematoma
5. E) cyanosis
D) hematoma
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91) What is the correct sequence of steps in bone repair?
1. Cartilage in the external callus is replaced by bone.
2. A hematoma occurs.
3. An internal callus forms at the site of injury.
4. Osteoclasts and osteoblasts remodel the bone at the site of repair.
5. A) 1, 2, 3, 4
6. B) 2, 1, 3, 4
7. C) 3, 1, 4, 2
8. D) 4, 2, 3, 1
9. E) 2, 3, 1, 4
E) 2, 3, 1, 4
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92) Osteoclast-activating factor does all of the following exceptthat it
1. A) is released in large amounts early in life.
2. B) increases the number of osteoclasts.
3. C) increases the activity of osteoclasts.
4. D) produces a severe osteoporosis.
5. E) is released by some cancer tumors.
A) is released in large amounts early in life.
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93) A condition in which bone becomes riddled with holes is called
1. A) osteopenia.
2. B) osteoporosis.
3. C) osteomyelitis.
4. D) osteitis.
5. E) osteomalacia.
B) osteoporosis
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94) The condition known as osteopenia
1. A) affects mostly women.
2. B) causes a gradual reduction in bone mass.
3. C) is caused by too much vitamin D in the diet.
4. D) is rarely seen as people age.
5. E) only affects the femur.
C) osteopenic
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96) Why does osteoporosis affect more women than men?
1. A) Women typically do not get enough calcium in their diet.
2. B) Men do not remodel the skeleton as fast as women.
3. C) Pregnancy causes deossification of bones in women and will lead to
osteoporosis.
4. D) Men exercise more than women and therefore have less osteoporosis.
5. E) Women have a decrease in sex hormones after menopause
C) estrogen
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100) Mary is 50 years old and has entered menopause. During a checkup, a bone scan
reveals the beginnings of osteoporosis. Her physician suggests nutritional therapy.
What might she recommend for Mary?
1. A) vitamin C
2. B) vitamin D
3. C) calcium supplements
4. D) dairy products
5. E) All of the answers are correct
C) diaphysis
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2) A ________ is a smooth, grooved bone process shaped like a pulley.
1. A) tubercle
2. B) trochanter
3. C) trochlea
4. D) tuberosity
5. E) trabeculae
C) trochlea
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3) A small rough bump on bone where a tendon attaches is called a
1. A) tubercle.
2. B) trochanter.
3. C) trochlea.
4. D) tuberosity.
5. E) trabecula.
D) tuberosity
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4) A chamber within a bone normally filled with air is a
1. A) foramen.
2. B) sinus.
3. C) fossa.
4. D) canal.
5. E) meatus.
B) sinus
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5) The expanded articular end of an epiphysis that is separated from the shaft by a
narrower neck is called a
1. A) head.
2. B) crown.
3. C) capitulum.
4. D) corona.
5. E) bulb.
A) head
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6) A ________ is a rounded passageway for passage of blood vessels and/or nerves.
1. A) sinus
2. B) fossa
3. C) meatus
4. D) foramen
5. E) cavernosa
D) foramen
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7) The adult skeleton contains ________ major bones.
1. A) 88
2. B) 115
3. C) 174
4. D) 206
5. E) 251
D) 206
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8) In bone, the calcium phosphate forms crystals of
1. A) osteoid matrix.
2. B) calcium carbonate.
3. C) hydroxyapatite.
4. D) calcitriol.
5. E) proteolytic enzymes
C) hydroxyapatite
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9) Stem cells that can differentiate into osteoblasts are called ________ cells.
1. A) osteopropagator
2. B) osteoforming
3. C) osteocreator
4. D) osteotrophic
5. E) psteoprogenitor
E) psteoprogenitor
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10) Cells that free calcium from bone to maintain blood calcium levels are called
1. A) osteolytics.
2. B) osteoclasts.
3. C) osteoblasts.
4. D) osteogenics.
5. E) osteocytes
B) osteoclasts
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11) ________ prevents damaging bone-to-bone contact within movable joints.
1. A) A synovial membrane
2. B) Elastic cartilage
3. C) A serous membrane
4. D) Articular cartilage
5. E) Serous fluid
D) Articular cartilage
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12) Cells that are found in small depressions on the endosteal surfaces are the
1. A) osteolytic cells.
2. B) osteoclasts
3. C) osteoblasts.
4. D) osteocytes.
5. E) osteogenic cells
B) osteoclasts
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13) Cells that secrete protein fibers in bone are called
1. A) osteolytic cells.
2. B) osteoclasts.
3. C) osteoblasts.
4. D) osteocytes.
5. E) osteogenic cells
C) osteoblasts
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14) The organic component of the matrix in developing or repairing bone is called
1. A) osteon.
2. B) osteoid.
3. C) hydroxyapatite.
4. D) mesenchymal tissue.
5. E) calcium phosphate
B) osteoid
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15) Blood is distributed from the surface of a bone to deeper central canals through
channels known as
1. A) perforating canals.
2. B) canaliculi.
3. C) interstitial canals.
4. D) concentric ducts.
5. E) concentric canals
A) perforating canals
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16) ________ fibers are stronger than steel when stretched.
1. A) Calcium
2. B) Mineral
3. C) Elastic
4. D) Carbon
5. E) Collagen
E) Collagen
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17) The superficial membrane of a bone is called the
1. A) endosteum.
2. B) ectosteum.
3. C) cortical membrane.
4. D) periosteum.
5. E) osteoid collar
D) periosteum
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18) During the process of ________, an existing tissue is replaced by bone.
1. A) phosphorylation
2. B) resorption
3. C) ossification
4. D) osteopropagation
5. E) remodeling
C) ossification
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19) A calcified skeletal muscle is an example of
1. A) bone spurs.
2. B) osteoporosis.
3. C) heterotopic bone formation.
4. D) osteodysplasia.
5. E) osteomalacia.
D) hyaline cartilage
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21) The ongoing process of tearing down and rebuilding bone matrix is called
1. A) restoration.
2. B) osteolysis.
3. C) resorption.
4. D) ossification.
5. E) remodeling.
E) remodeling
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22) ________ hormones stimulate osteoblasts to produce bone matrix.
1. A) Sex
2. B) Growth
3. C) Thyroid
4. D) Parathyroid
5. E) Pancreatic
A) Sex
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23) Damage to a bone because of extreme load, sudden impact, or stresses applied
from an unusual direction is called a
1. A) dislocation.
2. B) contortion.
3. C) rupture.
4. D) fragmentation.
5. E) fracture
E) fracture
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33) The natural age-related loss of bone mass is called
1. A) osteogenesis imperfecta.
2. B) osteoporosis.
3. C) osteomalacia.
4. D) osteodysplasia.
5. E) osteopenia.
E) osteopenia