Bone Functions and Types Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone?

• Blood cell formation

• Mineral storage

• Fat production

• Support

What type of bone forms the outer layer and is dense and solid?

• Spongy bone

• Trabecular bone

• Compact bone

• Cartilaginous bone

What is the name of the membrane that surrounds the outside of bones?

• Endosteum

• Periosteum

• Epiphysis

• Osteon

Which type of bone marrow is responsible for blood cell formation?

• Yellow bone marrow

• Red bone marrow

• Compact bone

• Spongy bone

Osteoclasts are responsible for:

• Building bone matrix

• Maintaining bone composition

• Breaking down bone matrix

• Transporting nutrients to bone cells

The rings of bone matrix in compact bone are called:

• Osteons

• Lacunae

• Canaliculi

• Lamellae

During which process does bone form directly in mesenchymal tissue?

• Endochondral ossification

• Osteogenesis

• Intramembranous ossification

• Bone resorption

Where does bone formation begin in a developing long bone?

• Epiphyseal plate

• Diaphysis

• Periosteum

• Primary ossification center

What hormone is released when blood calcium levels drop below normal?

• Insulin

• Parathyroid hormone

• Adrenaline

• Thyroxine

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

Which law states that bone adapts to the mechanical stresses placed on it?

• Newton’s Law

• Wolff’s Law

• Einstein’s Law

• Parathyroid Law