Question 1

The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by

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A)   calcitonin.
B)   growth hormone.
C)   sex hormones.
D)   parathyroid hormone.
E)   thyroid hormone.F) A) and B)
G) B) and C)

Question 2

Osteoclasts have projections that cause bone reabsorption called

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A)   ruffled borders.
B)   canaliculi.
C)   lacunae.
D)   crossroads.
E)   lamellae.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

Small channels extending through the bone matrix are

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A)   lacunae.
B)   lamellae.
C)   canaliculi.
D)   periosteum.
E)   trabeculae.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 5

How do the lymphatic and immune systems contribute to osteoporosis?

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A)   Excessive smoking lowers estrogen levels, which increases bone loss.
B)   Immune cells resist infections and release chemicals that promote tissue repair.
C)   Calcium ions released from the bones are excreted.
D)   Lack of exposure to sunlight reduces vitamin D production and decreases calcium absorption.
E)   Decreased estrogen levels following menopause contribute to the disease.F) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

Name the process which changes the shapes of bones to adjust to bone stress, replaces old bone matrix and facilitates the repair of broken bone.

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A)   bone reabsorption
B)   osteomalacia
C)   appositional bone growth
D)   bone remodelingE) A) and C)
F) C) and D)

Question 7

The collar that forms around the opposing ends of bone fragments is called a(n)

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A)   osteon.
B)   epiphysis.
C)   hematoma.
D)   internal callus.
E)   external callus.F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 8

Chondroblasts produce

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A)   ligaments.
B)   blood cells.
C)   bone tissue.
D)   cartilage matrix.
E)   synovial fluid.F) A) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

Name the air-filled spaces lined by mucous membranes found within flat and irregular bones.

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A)   short bone
B)   red marrow cavities
C)   foramina
D)   medullary cavitiesE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Which of the following is correctly matched?

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A)   short bone - carpal bone
B)   long bone - vertebra
C)   short bone - humerus
D)   flat bone - phalanges of the toes
E)   irregular bone - femurF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 11

How does the integumentary system contribute to osteoporosis?

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A)   Lack of exposure to sunlight reduces vitamin D production and decreases calcium absorption.
B)   Calcium ions released from the bones are excreted.
C)   Immune cells resist infections and release chemicals that promote tissue repair.
D)   Excessive smoking lowers estrogen levels, which increases bone loss.
E)   Decreased estrogen levels following menopause contribute to the disease.F) All of the above
G) C) and D)

Question 12

These collagen fibers help to connect ligaments and tendons to the periosteum of the bone.

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A)   Purkinje fibers
B)   Golgi fibers
C)   Sharpey fibers
D)   Haversian fibers
E)   endosteal fibersF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Define basic multicellular unit (BMU) .

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A)   The clusters of chondrocytes within the metaphysis that will be converted to bone
B)   A group of osteoblasts and osteoclasts that work together during bone remodeling
C)   The osteoblasts found in the deepest layer of the periosteum, involved in appositional growthD) A) and B)
E) A) and C)

Question 14

What strengthens the attachment of the tendons or ligaments to bone?

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A)   growth plate
B)   epiphysis
C)   Sharpey fibers
D)   medullary cavity
E)   endosteumF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

The process of ______ is important to change shapes of bones, adjust to bone stress, replace old bone matrix and to facilitate repair of broken bone.

Accepted Answer

A)   endochondral ossification
B)   appositional bone growth
C)   bone remodeling
D)   intramembranous ossificationE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 16

This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the Epiphyseal Plate. What is zone "A"?

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A)   bone of diaphysis
B)   zone of hypertrophy
C)   zone of calcification
D)   zone of proliferation
E)   zone of resting cartilageF) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

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Define basic multicellular unit (BMU) .

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Small channels extending through the bone matrix are

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The process of ______ is important to change shapes of bones, adjust to bone stress, replace old bone matrix and to facilitate repair of broken bone.

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The collar that forms around the opposing ends of bone fragments is called a(n)

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

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Name the air-filled spaces lined by mucous membranes found within flat and irregular bones.

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The growth spurt seen in puberty is triggered by

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How does the integumentary system contribute to osteoporosis?

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Name the process which changes the shapes of bones to adjust to bone stress, replaces old bone matrix and facilitates the repair of broken bone.

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This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the Epiphyseal Plate. What is zone "A"?

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Osteoclasts have projections that cause bone reabsorption called

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Which of the following is correctly matched?

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How do the lymphatic and immune systems contribute to osteoporosis?

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These collagen fibers help to connect ligaments and tendons to the periosteum of the bone.

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This figure illustrates bone growth in length at the Epiphyseal Plate. What is zone "A"?

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