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Basic Bone Physiology

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the term 'physiology' refer to in the context of this course?

a)

structure

b)

function

c)

position

d)

relation

2.

The bones of the legs serving as pillars for the body trunk when we stand is an example of which bone function?

a)

movement

b)

support

c)

protection

d)

storage

3.

The rib cage surrounding the vital organs of the thorax is an example of which bone function?

a)

support

b)

protection

c)

hematopoiesis

d)

storage

4.

The skeletal muscles create movement by using the bones as levers through attachments called ___________.

a)

strings

b)

ligaments

c)

fibers

d)

tendons

5.

All of the following are stored in bone EXCEPT...

a)

fat

b)

calcium

c)

skeletal muscle

d)

phosphorus

6.

The humerus and femur are considered which classification of bone shape?

a)

short bones

b)

long bones

c)

flat bones

d)

irregular bones

7.

The parietal bone of the skull is considered which classification of bone shape?

a)

short bones

b)

long bones

c)

flat bones

d)

irregular bones

8.

The bones of the hip (coxal) and spine (vertebral) are considered which classification of bone shape?

a)

short bones

b)

long bones

c)

flat bones

d)

irregular bones

9.

The carpals and tarsals are considered which classification of bone shape?

a)

short bones

b)

long bones

c)

flat bones

d)

irregular bones

10.

The shaft that makes up most of the bone's length and is composed of compact bone is the ___________.

a)

epiphyses

b)

diaphysis

c)

epiphyseal line

d)

epiphyseal plate

11.

The ends of a long bone that enclose spongy bone and is covered by articular cartilage is the ___________.

a)

epiphyses

b)

diaphysis

c)

epiphyseal line

d)

epiphyseal plate

12.

The layer of cartilage responsible for the lengthwise growth of a bone is the _____________.

a)

epiphyses

b)

diaphysis

c)

epiphyseal line

d)

epiphyseal plate

13.

The epiphyseal line is indicative of _____________.

a)

an open growth plate

b)

a closed growth plate

c)

yellow bone marrow

d)

red bone marrow

14.

The medullary cavity of the diaphysis contains ______________.

a)

an open growth plate

b)

a closed growth plate

c)

yellow bone marrow

d)

red bone marrow

15.

The spongy bone of the epiphyses contains ______________.

a)

articular cartilage

b)

compact bone

c)

yellow bone marrow

d)

red bone marrow

16.

The bone cells that are responsible for breaking down bone to release calcium are called ____________.

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

d)

oreocytes

17.

The bones cells responsible for building bone tissue are called _____________.

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

d)

oreocytes

18.

Mature bone cells are called _____________.

a)

osteoblasts

b)

osteoclasts

c)

osteocytes

d)

oreocytes