Bone Basics

The process of bone formation is called

• ossification

• hematopoiesis

• chondrogenesis

• osteoporosis

Osteoblasts are

• bone building cells

• bone destroying cells

• mature bone cells

• blood producing cells

Cells that break down bone are called

• osteoclasts

• osteoblasts

• osteocytes

• platelets

Mature bone cells

• osteocytes

• osteoblasts

• osteoclasts

• chondrocytes

Which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• blood cell formation

• fat and mineral storage

• protection

• body temperature regulation

How many bones do human adults have?

• 206

• 306

• 156

• 106

Skeletal division that includes the head, neck, and trunk.

• axial skeleton

• appendicular skeleton

• endoskeleton

• central skeleton

The femur is an example of a(n) ______ bone.

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

A vertebrae is an example of a(n) ______ bone.

• long

• short

• flat

• irregular

Roughly cube shaped bones are called ______ bones.

• short

• long

• irregular

• flat