Question 1

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)  aldosteroneF) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

In the diagram,where is the trabeculae?

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  C
C)  D
D)  E
E)  FF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  EF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 4

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)  osteopeniaF) A) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 5

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 hormoneF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

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 remodelingF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

Where in the diagram is the metaphysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  EF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 8

In the diagram,where is the osteon?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  EF) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The only means by which bone can increas...

Question 10

Where in the diagram is the endosteum located?

Accepted Answer

A)  B
B)  C
C)  D
D)  E
E)  FF) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 11

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 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.F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 13

In the diagram,where is the epiphyseal vein?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  D
E)  EF) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 14

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 tissuesF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 15

Which region of a long bone articulates with other bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphysis
B)  epiphysis
C)  metaphysis
D)  periosteum
E)  marrowF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

The skeletal system is used for support ...

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

A)  C
B)  A
C)  E
D)  F
E)  DF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

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)  periosteumF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 19

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)  EF) D) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 20

What type of bone cell starts forming the bone matrix?

Accepted Answer

A)  A
B)  B
C)  C
D)  DE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Exam 6: The Skeletal System: Bone Tissue

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

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

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

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

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In the diagram,where is the osteon?

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

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

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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.

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

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Where in the diagram is the metaphysis?

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What type of bone cell starts forming the bone matrix?

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Where in the diagram is the endosteum located?

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

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Which region of a long bone articulates with other bones?

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

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

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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?

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In the diagram,where is the trabeculae?

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In the diagram,where is the epiphyseal vein?

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

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

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