3.01 Skeletal System

What is the primary function of muscle tissue in the body?

• To transmit information to various parts of the body

• To hold various tissues together

• To allow for movement of the animal

• To cover other tissues such as skin

Which type of bone is characterized by a long cylindrical shape and supports the body?

• Short bone

• Flat bone

• Long bone

• Irregular bone

Explain how the transformation of cartilage to bone occurs during skeletal development.

• Cartilage is replaced by muscle tissue as the animal grows.

• Specialized cells called osteocytes break down cartilage and replace it with bone tissue.

• Cartilage remains unchanged and forms the final bone structure.

• Blood vessels transform cartilage directly into bone.

Identify the type of bone that contains sinuses and comes into contact with the atmosphere.

• Pneumatic bone

• Sesamoid bone

• Compact bone

• Cancellous bone

Which of the following is a component of the appendicular skeleton?

• Skull

• Vertebral column

• Scapula

• Ribs

Discuss the role of the Haversian system in compact bone.

• It provides a soft tissue structure for muscle attachment.

• It is a hard, protective layer of bone tissue that surrounds bone marrow.

• It allows for the storage of fat within the bone.

• It is responsible for the production of red blood cells.

What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?

• To protect vital organs and give form to the body

• To facilitate movement and flexibility

• To store minerals and produce blood cells

• To connect muscles to bones

Analyze how the different types of tissues work together to maintain homeostasis in the body.

• Each tissue functions independently without interaction.

• Tissues work in isolation to perform their specific functions.

• Different tissues depend on each other to function normally and maintain the body's equilibrium.

• Only muscle and nerve tissues are involved in maintaining homeostasis.

Which of the following bones is part of the pectoral limb?

• Femur

• Tibia

• Humerus

• Sacrum

Evaluate the importance of adequate nutrition for bone tissue function.

• Nutrition is not necessary as bones are static structures.

• Adequate nutrition is essential for the growth, repair, and maintenance of bone tissue.

• Only vitamins are required for bone health, not minerals.

• Nutrition only affects muscle tissue, not bone tissue.