WorksheetsLecture 6 + 9: The Skeletal System - part II
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 6mins
The benefits of weight-bearing exercises include stronger muscles
but weaker bones.
and increased bone density.
and increased vitamin D production.
while bone stays relatively the same.
and decreased bone-density.
In osteoporosis, bone resorption occurs at faster rate than the deposition of new bone. Using your knowledge of bone cells, you reason that the cause of this must be an increase in activity and number of...
osteoblasts
osteocytes
osteoclasts
osteoprogenitor cells
osteocytes
Identify this condition or disorder
(a)
All of the following structures in the body contain cartilage except
the nose
the joints
the integumentary
the discs between vertebrae
the ears
Identify a pad-like sac lined with synovial membrane producing synovial fluid (pictured here in blue)
(a)
Identify this condition (bowlegged formation)
(a)
Identify what connects bone to bone
(a)
From what perspective is this? One can see the knee from the _________ position.
dorsal
posterior
anterior
inferior
deep
All of the following are true regarding cartilage except
it is more abundant in an infant than in an adult.
it contains no nerves
it is primarily composed of water.
it is easily deformed with compression and does not return to its original shape.
it contains no blood vessels
Blood plasma
is approximately 90% water.
is made up of only one component.
comprises the majority of bone.
plays an important role in transporting oxygen.
prevents infections.
