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Bone Physiology Unit 1 Standard B A&P (Chapter 4&6)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

a)

maintain body temperature

b)

storage of minerals and lipids

c)

support

d)

protection

2.

What bone shape is shown green in the picture?

a)

irregular bone

b)

sesamoid bone

c)

long bone

d)

flat bone

3.

Which of these is in the middle region of a long bone?

a)

epiphysis

b)

metaphysis

c)

diaphysis

4.

Two-thirds of the weight of bone is accounted for by

a)

crystals of calcium phosphate

b)

osteocytes

c)

collagen fibers

d)

calcium carbonate

5.

The basic functional units of mature compact bone are called

a)

lacunae

b)

osteocytes

c)

osteons

d)

canaliculi

6.

Unlike compact bone, spongy bone contains concentric lamellae that form struts or plates called

a)

canaliculi

b)

canals of Volkmann

c)

osteons

d)

trabeculae

7.

The vitamins essential for normal adult bone maintenance and repair are

a)

A and E

b)

C and D

c)

B and E

d)

B complex and K

8.

The deposition of calcium salts in tissues other than bone is referred to as

a)

endocondral ossification

b)

intramembranous ossification

c)

calcification

d)

osteogenesis

9.

The primary reason that osteoporosis accelerates after menopause in women is

a)

reduced levels of circulating estrogens

b)

reduced levels of vitamin C

c)

diminished osteoclast activity

d)

increased osteoblast activity

10.

What is the first step of bone fracture repair?

a)

A lot of bleeding and a blood clot begins to form

b)

Bone replaces the cartilage

c)

An internal and external callus of spongy boen and cartilage forms

d)

Over time, the region will be remodeld