Question 1

In characterizing cartilage, which one of the following is CORRECT?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cartilage is found where support under pressure is required.
B)   All types of cartilage are produced by osteocytes.
C)   Cartilage functions to link muscles to bone.
D)   Cartilage fibers make up ligaments.
E)   Cartilage is flexible due to a spongy network of trabeculae.

Question 2

Match the following.
-a repetitive stress syndrome that occurs when the tendons of the hand and fingers become inflamed

Accepted Answer

A)  carpal tunnel syndrome
B)  flat bones
C)  irregular bone
D)  sinusitis
E)  osteoporosisF) long boneG) sprainH) short boneI) arthritis

Question 3

Bones continue to lengthen throughout childhood and adolescence because

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A)   a growth plate is present in each epiphysis until the late teens.
B)   the production of cartilage for a lengthening bone occurs primarily on the inside of the growth plate.
C)   ossification cannot occur until after puberty.
D)   primary ossification occurs until death.
E)   the activity of osteoblasts cannot be reduced until adulthood.

Question 4

Using the figure above, identify the bones of the appendicular skeleton.
-Label C represents the ________ bone.

Accepted Answer

A)  humerus
B)  patella
C)  radius
D)  metatarsals
E)  phalangesF) scapulaG) tibiaH) femur

Question 5

The process where cartilage is gradually replaced with bone tissue during fetal development is called ________.

Accepted Answer

ossification

Question 6

During the last two months of fetal development of the female, sex hormones cause bone remodeling of the pelvic girdle that adapts it for pregnancy and birth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The coccyx is classified as a(n) ________ structure because it no longer has a function.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The coccyx is classified as a(n) ________...

Question 8

Which one of the following lists the bones of the arm from the fingertips to the shoulder joint?

Accepted Answer

A)   humerus, radius and ulna, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges
B)   phalanges, metacarpals, carpals, radius and ulna, humerus
C)   phalanges, carpals, metacarpals, radius and ulna, humerus
D)   phalanges, metacarpals, carpals, humerus, radius and ulna
E)   radius and ulna, humerus, carpals, metacarpals, phalanges

Question 9

Which one of the following separates neighboring vertebrae and also functions as shock absorbers?

Accepted Answer

A)   ribs
B)   palatine bones
C)   intervertebral disks
D)   intravertebral disks
E)   osteons C

Question 10

________ forms the embryonic structures that later become bone.

Accepted Answer

Hyaline ca...

Question 11

Match the following.
-inflammation of a joint

Accepted Answer

A)  carpal tunnel syndrome
B)  flat bones
C)  irregular bone
D)  sinusitis
E)  osteoporosisF) long boneG) sprainH) short boneI) arthritis

Question 12

The outer surface of a bone is covered with a tough connective tissue called the ________.

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The answer of The outer surface of a bone is...

Question 13

The foramen ovale is a large opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The blood calcium level is regulated by two hormones: ________ causes an increase in blood calcium, whereas ________ causes a decrease in blood calcium.

Accepted Answer

parathyroi...

Question 15

Even before organs begin to form, rudimentary versions of the shapes of bones begin to form in a fetus due to the

Accepted Answer

A)   activity of growth hormone.
B)   formation of secondary ossification sites.
C)   activity of chondroblasts.
D)   formation of an osteoclast.
E)   breakdown of hyaline cartilage.

Question 16

Match the following.
-condition resulting from a stretched or torn ligament

Accepted Answer

A)  carpal tunnel syndrome
B)  flat bones
C)  irregular bone
D)  sinusitis
E)  osteoporosisF) long boneG) sprainH) short boneI) arthritis

Question 17

Which one of the following is TRUE regarding bone repair?

Accepted Answer

A)   Fibrocartilage degenerates where the two broken ends of the bone were once together.
B)   Osteoblasts convert cartilage to bone in the injured area.
C)   Immediately after breaking a bone, a hematoma breaks free from the injured area.
D)   Bones heal more quickly as individuals age.
E)   The repaired area of a bone is much thinner than the original bone.

Question 18

Using the figure above, match the following.
-location of trabeculae

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The answer of  Using the figure above, match the...

Question 19

Bones of trained athletes may be visibly thicker and heavier than those of nonathletes because

Accepted Answer

A)   athletes have lower blood calcium levels than nonathletes.
B)   weight-bearing exercise increases bone mass and strength.
C)   nonathletes have a low parathyroid hormone rate.
D)   athletes produce more growth plates.
E)   nonathletes produce fewer osteoids. B

Question 20

Match the following bones of the skull to their description.
-forms the upper left and right sides of the skull

Accepted Answer

A)  maxilla
B)  zygomatic
C)  parietal
D)  occipital
E)  frontalF) mandibleG) lacrimal

Exam 5: The Skeletal System

In characterizing cartilage, which one of the following is CORRECT?

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Match the following. -a repetitive stress syndrome that occurs when the tendons of the hand and fingers become inflamed

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Bones continue to lengthen throughout childhood and adolescence because

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Using the figure above, identify the bones of the appendicular skeleton. -Label C represents the ________ bone.

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The process where cartilage is gradually replaced with bone tissue during fetal development is called ________.

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During the last two months of fetal development of the female, sex hormones cause bone remodeling of the pelvic girdle that adapts it for pregnancy and birth.

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The coccyx is classified as a(n) ________ structure because it no longer has a function.

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Which one of the following lists the bones of the arm from the fingertips to the shoulder joint?

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Which one of the following separates neighboring vertebrae and also functions as shock absorbers?

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________ forms the embryonic structures that later become bone.

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Match the following. -inflammation of a joint

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The outer surface of a bone is covered with a tough connective tissue called the ________.

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The foramen ovale is a large opening in the occipital bone through which the spinal cord passes.

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The blood calcium level is regulated by two hormones: ________ causes an increase in blood calcium, whereas ________ causes a decrease in blood calcium.

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Even before organs begin to form, rudimentary versions of the shapes of bones begin to form in a fetus due to the

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Match the following. -condition resulting from a stretched or torn ligament

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Which one of the following is TRUE regarding bone repair?

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Using the figure above, match the following. -location of trabeculae

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Bones of trained athletes may be visibly thicker and heavier than those of nonathletes because

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Match the following bones of the skull to their description. -forms the upper left and right sides of the skull

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