MOD 6 Ortho Review

Which of the following is a characteristic of bone tissue?

• Non-living tissue

• Provides form and structure to the human body

• Not involved in homeostasis

• Comprises only muscles

What is the skeletal system comprised of?

• Only bones

• Only muscles

• Bones and other structures like cartilage, tendons, and ligaments

• Only ligaments

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bone tissue?

• Living tissue

• Actively involved in maintenance of homeostasis

• Provides form and structure to the human body

• Comprises only muscles

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

• Provides a framework to support the body

• Serves as points of attachment for muscles

• Produces digestive enzymes

• Protects some internal organs from injury

What does the skeleton serve as a source of, according to the provided information?

• White blood cells

• Red blood cells (marrow)

• Platelets

• Plasma

Which of the following is a function of the skeleton related to muscles?

• Serves as a storage site for calcium

• Provides a framework to support the body

• Serves as points of attachment for muscles

• Protects some internal organs from injury

The skeleton serves as a storage site and source of which mineral?

• Iron

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Sodium

What are bone cells called?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Osteocytes

• Chondrocytes

What does the surrounding matrix of bone tissue consist of?

• Calcium salts and elastin

• Calcium salts and collagen

• Phosphorus and collagen

• Phosphorus and elastin

What can osteocytes form and break down?

• Osteoblasts and chondrocytes

• Osteoclasts and chondrocytes

• Osteoblasts and osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes and osteoclasts