Anatomy and Histology Quiz ch.8

What is the purpose of the skeletal system?

• Support/maintain posture

• Digestion

• Vision

• Respiration

Which type of bone tissue looks solid but is very precisely structured?

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

• Cartilage

• Muscular tissue

What is the function of osteoblasts?

• Store energy

• Form bone

• Produce red blood cells

• Break down bone tissue

Which part of the human skeleton protects the brain and supports facial structure?

• Skull

• Pectoral girdle

• Vertebral column

• Pelvic girdle

What is the study of bones called?

• Histology

• Cardiology

• Osteology

• Cytology

Which type of joint generally allows for greater movement?

• Fibrous joint

• Cartilaginous joint

• Synovial joint

• Ligament

What is the function of the axial skeleton?

• Support the arms and legs

• Protect the brain and spinal cord

• Store minerals

• Produce red blood cells

Which bone cells are derived from monocytes and serve to break down bone tissue?

• Osteoblasts

• Osteocytes

• Haversian canals

• Osteoclasts

What is the site of blood cell production in the human skeleton?

• Spongy bone

• Red bone marrow

• Compact bone

• Yellow bone marrow

Which type of bone is found in the wrists and ankles?

• Irregular bones

• Flat bones

• Short bones

• Long bones