Biology Quiz 7

Which animal does NOT have a baculum?

• Humans

• Walrus

• Polar bear

• Most placental mammals

What is the primary function of the horns on a pronghorn antelope?

• Swimming

• Mating displays and self-defense

• Fighting predators

• Attracting prey

What type of skeleton do insects have?

• Exoskeleton

• Hydrostatic skeleton

• Endoskeleton

• No skeleton

Who is considered the father of modern osteology?

• Titian

• Andries Van Wesel

• Andreas Vesalius

• Galen

What stimulates the growth of new bone tissue in children?

• Calcium intake

• Osteoclasts

• Chondrocytes

• Growth hormones