Question 1

An x-ray determines that Peter fractured the shaft of his humerus. The break is in the ________ of the bone.

Accepted Answer

A)   epiphysis
B)   epiphyseal line
C)   diaphysis
D)   growth plate
E)   articular surfaceF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   parathyroid hormone
B)   sex hormones
C)   growth hormone
D)   thyroid hormone
E)   calcitoninF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 3

The locations where ossification begin in intramembranous ossification are known as

Accepted Answer

A)   secondary ossification centers.
B)   membranous ossification centers.
C)   centers of ossification.
D)   medullary cavity ossification centers.
E)   epiphyseal ossification centers.F) A) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "A" represents

Accepted Answer

A)   bone tissue of the diaphysis.
B)   the zone of calcification.
C)   the zone of hypertrophy.
D)   the zone of proliferation.
E)   the zone of resting cartilage.F) B) and D)
G) B) and C)

Question 5

Appositional growth deposits a new layer of bone tissue

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A)   on the surface of the bone.
B)   in the epiphyseal plate of long bones.
C)   in the secondary ossification center of the epiphyses.
D)   in interstitial areas.
E)   on spongy bone, but not compact bone.F) All of the above
G) A) and D)

Question 6

Bone formation associated with cartilage is called ________ ossification while bone formed in connective tissue membranes is called ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)   endochondral; intramembranous
B)   intramembranous; endochondral
C)   woven, spongy
D)   spongy, wovenE) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 7

A connective tissue sheath around cartilage is the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   endosteum
B)   perichondrium
C)   periosteum
D)   epiphyseal line
E)   ligamentF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 8

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   diaphysis
B)   medullary cavity
C)   epiphyseal plate
D)   articular cartilageE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 9

The ethmoid and sphenoid bones are formed by ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)   endochondral
B)   intramembranousC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 10

Which of the following is associated with osteoclast reabsorption of bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hydrogen ions form an acid environment in bone matrix.
B)   Osteoblasts form collagen and proteoglycans.
C)   The protein components of bone matrix are synthesized.
D)   Calcium ions are actively transported from blood to bone matrix.
E)   Blood calcium is decreased.F) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 11

When blood calcium levels are low

Accepted Answer

A)   ostoclast activity increases.
B)   calcitonin secretion increases.
C)   calcium absorption is reduced.
D)   bones produce more bone tissue.
E)   osteoblast activity increases.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

Ossification that involves replacing cartilage with bone is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)   intramembranous
B)   endochondral
C)   interstitial
D)   appositional
E)   osteomalaciaF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 13

Which effect can be attributed to increased pressure on a bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   Increased osteoblast activity
B)   Increased osteoclast activityC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 14

The epiphysis of the clavicle is formed by ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)   endochondral
B)   intramembranousC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 15

Which type of bone cell lies in a lacuna?

Accepted Answer

A)   Osteochondral progenitor cell
B)   Osteoblast
C)   Osteocyte
D)   OsteoclastE) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

Which of the following statements regarding PTH (parathyroid hormone)  is true?

Accepted Answer

A)   PTH causes decreased uptake of Ca2+ from the small intestine.
B)   PTH causes decreased vitamin D formation in the kidneys.
C)   PTH causes increased reabsorption of Ca2+ in the kidneys.
D)   PTH causes increased loss of Ca2+ from the kidneys.
E)   PTH causes increased Na+ reabsorption in the kidneys.F) A) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 17

-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "B" represents

Accepted Answer

A)   bone tissue of the diaphysis.
B)   zone of calcification.
C)   zone of hypertrophy.
D)   zone of proliferation.
E)   zone of resting cartilage.F) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 18

A young woman is in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a open (compound) fracture.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Some marrow of long bones is termed "red" marrow. The function of red marrow is to

Accepted Answer

A)   manufacture blood cells.
B)   manufacture tissue cells for the skin.
C)   store adipose tissue.
D)   store bone-forming cells.
E)   make vitamin D.F) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

During development, some bones arise from thick connective tissue membranes in a process known as ________ ossification, and other bones arise from a hyaline cartilage model in a process known as ________ ossification.

Accepted Answer

A)   endochondral; intramembranous
B)   intramembranous; endochondralC) A) and B)
D) undefined

Exam 6: Skeletal System: Bones and Bone Tissue

Which of the following statements regarding PTH (parathyroid hormone) is true?

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An x-ray determines that Peter fractured the shaft of his humerus. The break is in the ________ of the bone.

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A connective tissue sheath around cartilage is the ________.

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-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "A" represents

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The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by ________.

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The epiphysis of the clavicle is formed by ________ ossification.

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During development, some bones arise from thick connective tissue membranes in a process known as ________ ossification, and other bones arise from a hyaline cartilage model in a process known as ________ ossification.

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A young woman is in a car accident. When she regains consciousness, she notices a sharp pain in her left arm. Looking down, she sees a bone sticking out. This is a open (compound) fracture.

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The locations where ossification begin in intramembranous ossification are known as

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Which effect can be attributed to increased pressure on a bone?

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It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the ________.

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When blood calcium levels are low

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The ethmoid and sphenoid bones are formed by ________ ossification.

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Which type of bone cell lies in a lacuna?

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Appositional growth deposits a new layer of bone tissue

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Which of the following is associated with osteoclast reabsorption of bone?

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-This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the epiphyseal plate. Zone "B" represents

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Some marrow of long bones is termed "red" marrow. The function of red marrow is to

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Bone formation associated with cartilage is called ________ ossification while bone formed in connective tissue membranes is called ________ ossification.

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Ossification that involves replacing cartilage with bone is ________.

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