Question 1

Cartilage has a flexible matrix that can accommodate mitosis of chondrocytes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Short,irregular,and flat bones have medullary cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Compare how nutrients reach individual osteocytes in compact bone and in spongy bone.

Accepted Answer

In spongy bone,nutrients reach osteocyte...

Question 4

Select the bone disorder in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit,leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteomalacia
B)  rickets
C)  Paget's disease
D)  osteoporosis

Question 5

The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  closing of the epiphyseal plate
B)  appositional growth
C)  epiphyseal plate closure
D)  concentric growth

Question 6

Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone remodeling is calcitonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium and vitamin D
B)  vitamin D and chloride
C)  calcium,and vitamin E
D)  calcium and vitamin D

Question 9

Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in function.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a characteristic of intramembranous bone formation
B)  involves medullary cavity formation
C)  takes twice as long as diaphysis ossification
D)  is produced by secondary ossification centers

Question 11

Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

Accepted Answer

The organic matrix contributes...

Question 12

The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

For intramembranous ossification to take place,which of the following is necessary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ossification centers form in the fibrous connective tissue membrane.
B)  A bone collar forms around the cartilage model.
C)  A medullary cavity forms.
D)  The cartilage matrix begins to deteriorate.

Question 14

Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Mechanical stress and gravity ...

Exam 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissue

Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.

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The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress.

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The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone remodeling is calcitonin.

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Cartilage has a flexible matrix that can accommodate mitosis of chondrocytes.

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Select the bone disorder in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit,leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones?

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Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions.

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Compare how nutrients reach individual osteocytes in compact bone and in spongy bone.

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In spongy bone,nutrients reach osteocyte...
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Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

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The organic matrix contributes...
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Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of ________.

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For intramembranous ossification to take place,which of the following is necessary?

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Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.

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Mechanical stress and gravity ...
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Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in function.

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The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.

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Short,irregular,and flat bones have medullary cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

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Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.

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The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress.

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The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone remodeling is calcitonin.

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Cartilage has a flexible matrix that can accommodate mitosis of chondrocytes.

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Select the bone disorder in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit,leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones?

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Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions.

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Compare how nutrients reach individual osteocytes in compact bone and in spongy bone.

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Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

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Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of ________.

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For intramembranous ossification to take place,which of the following is necessary?

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Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.

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Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in function.

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The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.

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Short,irregular,and flat bones have medullary cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

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In spongy bone,nutrients reach osteocyte...
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The organic matrix contributes...
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