Skeletal System and Bone Physiology Quiz

What is osteology?

• The study of ligaments

• The study of bones

• The study of muscles

• The study of cartilage

What is the primary function of ligaments?

• To cover joint surfaces

• To attach muscles to bones

• To hold bones together at joints

• To produce blood cells

Which type of bone is characterized by thin, curved plates?

• Long bones

• Short bones

• Irregular bones

• Flat bones

What is the main function of red bone marrow?

• To store fat

• To produce blood cells

• To support the body

• To protect internal organs

What is the process of bone hardening called?

• Remodeling

• Resorption

• Ossification

• Calcification

Which bone cell type is responsible for bone formation?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Osteogenic cells

• Osteoblasts

What is the role of osteoclasts?

• To produce collagen

• To maintain bone density

• To dissolve bone

• To form bone

What is the primary component of the inorganic matter in bone matrix?

• Collagen

• Hydroxyapatite

• Proteoglycans

• Glycoproteins

What is the function of the periosteum?

• To line the marrow cavity

• To cover joint surfaces

• To cover most of the bone externally

• To connect bones at joints

Which hormone is secreted by the thyroid gland to lower blood calcium levels?

• Insulin

• Parathyroid hormone

• Calcitriol

• Calcitonin