Bone and Skin Quiz

What is the main function of the Casparian strip?

• To allow water to flow freely

• To prevent water loss

• To force water and substances through endodermal cells

• To store nutrients

Which of the following is an example of a flat bone?

• Femur

• Skull

• Humerus

• Vertebra

The axial skeleton includes which of the following bones?

• Ribs and sternum

• Arms and legs

• Hands and feet

• Jaw and collarbone

What type of bone is made of osteons?

• Spongy bone

• Compact bone

• Cartilage

• Bone marrow

Which statement is true about spongy bone?

• It is denser than compact bone.

• It is less dense than compact bone.

• It contains blood vessels.

• It is stronger than compact bone.

What are bone-forming cells called?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteoblasts

• Chondrocytes

• Osteocytes

In a compound fracture, what happens to the bone?

• It breaks without protruding through the skin.

• It protrudes through the skin.

• It remains intact.

• It bends but does not break.

Which joint type allows for rotational movement?

• Hinge

• Ball and socket

• Pivot

• Gliding

What is the function of ligaments?

• To connect muscles to bones

• To hold bones together in joints

• To cushion joints

• To form cartilage

What is ossification?

• The breakdown of bone

• The formation of bone from osteoblasts

• The growth of cartilage

• The production of blood cells