Skeletal System Disorders

What is the primary characteristic of osteogenesis imperfecta?

• Excessive bone growth

• Brittle bones that fracture easily

• Inflammation of the joints

• Curvature of the spine

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5

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Osteosarcoma is a type of cancer that primarily affects which part of the body?

• Skin

• Bones

• Lungs

• Liver

Which type of fracture is characterized by a bone breaking into several pieces?

• Greenstick

• Open

• Comminuted

• Transverse

Rickets is primarily caused by a deficiency in which vitamin?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

An ACL injury affects which part of the body?

• Shoulder

• Knee

• Elbow

• Hip

Gout is a type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of which substance in the joints?

• Calcium

• Uric acid

• Lactic acid

• Cholesterol

Which of the following is a common symptom of osteoarthritis?

• High fever

• Joint pain and stiffness

• Skin rash

• Muscle spasms

Rheumatoid arthritis is classified as which type of disease?

• Infectious

• Autoimmune

• Degenerative

• Metabolic

What type of fracture is characterized by a bone breaking at an angle?

• Greenstick

• Oblique

• Comminuted

• Segmental

What is the name of the incomplete fracture usually seen in children?

• Linear

• Transverse

• Fibial

• Greenstick