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10. Structure of a Long Bone

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which part of a long bone is responsible for producing most of the blood cells in the body?

a)

Bone marrow

b)

Compact bone

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Periosteum

2.

What is the tough covering on the very outer surface of a long bone called?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Periosteum

c)

Cancellous bone

d)

Epiphysis

3.

Which part of the long bone is found at the ends and is involved in forming joints?

a)

Growth plate

b)

Bone marrow

c)

Epiphysis

d)

Diaphysis

4.

What is the name of the dense, hard layer that gives the long bone it's strength?

a)

Bone marrow

b)

Cancellous bone

c)

Compact bone

d)

Articular cartilage

5.

Which structure in a long bone is responsible for lengthwise growth during childhood and adolescence?

a)

Growth plate

b)

Articular cartilage

c)

Periosteum

d)

Bone minerals

6.

What is the main function of articular cartilage in a long bone?

a)

Reducing friction at joints

b)

Producing blood cells

c)

Storing minerals

d)

Providing structural support

7.

Which part of the long bone contains the medullary cavity?

a)

Epiphysis

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Periosteum

8.

What is the spongy, porous bone tissue found mainly at the ends of long bones called?

a)

Cancellous bone

b)

Compact bone

c)

Bone marrow

d)

Periosteum

9.

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone minerals?

a)

Producing red blood cells

b)

Providing rigidity to bones

c)

Storing calcium and phosphorus

d)

Supporting bone structure

10.

The shaft or central part of a long bone is known as the:

a)

Growth plate

b)

Articular cartilage

c)

Diaphysis

d)

Epiphysis

11.

What functions does articular cartilage have (2 answers)?

a)

Produce synovial fluid

b)

Shock absorption

c)

Increase friction

d)

Reduce friction

12.

Where is red bone marrow primarily found in adults?

a)

Diaphysis

b)

Epiphysis

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Periosteum

13.

Which part of the long bone is responsible for the storage of fat in adults?

a)

Yellow bone marrow

b)

Red bone marrow

c)

Articular cartilage

d)

Periosteum

14.

What is the main mineral component of bone that gives it strength and hardness?

a)

Potassium sulphate

b)

Sodium chloride

c)

Calcium phosphate

d)

Magnesium oxide

15.

Which of the following best describes cancellous bone?

a)

Spongy and lightweight

b)

Dense and solid

c)

Smooth and slippery

d)

Thin and flexible

16.

What is the function of the growth plate in a long bone?

a)

To produce synovial fluid

b)

To protect the bone from infection

c)

To store minerals

d)

To allow the bone to increase in length

17.

Which part of the long bone is directly involved in forming a joint with another bone?

a)

Articular cartilage

b)

Diaphysis

c)

Periosteum

d)

Bone marrow

18.

Which of the following is found between the epiphysis and diaphysis in a growing child?

a)

Compact bone

b)

Articular cartilage

c)

Growth plate

d)

Periosteum

19.

What is the main role of compact bone in the structure of a long bone?

a)

To provide strength and support

b)

To produce blood cells

c)

To reduce friction at joints

d)

To store fat

20.

The main mineral found in bone?

(a)