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2.01 Bone formation and structures

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which bone cell creates new bone cells

a)

Osteoblasts

b)

osteocytes

c)

osteoclasts

2.

The hardening and replacement of cartilage

a)

ossification

b)

ligaments

c)

osteoperosis

3.

Mature bone cells

a)

osteoclasts

b)

osteocytes

c)

osteoblasts

4.

bone cells that secrete enzymes to help break down bone

a)

osteocytes

b)

osteoblasts

c)

osteoclasts

5.

another name for a soft spot is a

a)

fontanel

b)

diarthrosis

c)

baby spot

d)

epiphysis

6.

the hollow cylinder like shaft of the bone is the:

a)

epiphysis

b)

medullary canal

c)

diaphysis

d)

endosteum

7.

consists of yellow bone marrow (fat cells)

a)

medullary canal

b)

epiphysis

c)

diaphysis

d)

periosteum

8.

tough fibrous tissue that lines the outside of the bone

a)

periosteum

b)

endosteum

c)

exoskeleton

9.

surrounds and keeps the medullary canal in tact

a)

endosteum

b)

periosteum

c)

epiphysis

d)

diaphysis

10.

forms red and white blood cells

a)

spongey bone

b)

red bone marrow

c)

bones

d)

periosteum

11.

The bones grow from the diaphysis to the epiphysis

a)

true

b)

false

12.

Which part of the bone helps to absorb shock where two bones meet?

a)

fontanel

b)

periosteum

c)

yellow bone marrow

d)

articular cartilage