25 Jan Which type of bone surface

PHA1500 A Structure and Function of the Human Body

Module 02 Quiz Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System

Question 1

What term is given to the end of long bones?

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Epiphysis

Diaphysis

Lacuna

Osteon

Question 2

Which condition is expressed by an exaggeration of the thoracic curvature?

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Scoliosis

Hyperkyphosis

Lordosis

Osteoporosis

Question 3

Which bone cell assists in the production or synthesis of new matrix within bone tissue?

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Osteocyte

Osteoblast

Osteoclast

Osteogenic

Question 4

Blood cell formation is completed by red bone marrow and is a function of the skeletal system.

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True

False

Question 5

A herniated disc occurs when the nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc places pressure on a spinal nerve.

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True

False

Question 6

The trabeculae of spongy bone is composed of different cells and structures in the extracellular matrix compared to osteons.

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True

False

Question 7

Which type of bone surface marking allows for muscle attachment?

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Articulation

Projection

Depression

Passage

Question 8

Which vertebrae allows the head to swivel from side to side?

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Atlas

Axis

L4

T3

Question 9

The false ribs do not directly attach to the anterior thoracic cage.

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True

False

Question 10

Which process of bone repair relates to when the broken bones are re-connected by a soft template of tissue?

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Hematoma formation

Fibrocartilaginous callus

Bony callus

Bone remodeling

Question 11

The femur is part of the axial skeleton.

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True

False

Question 12

Which classification of bone has an unusual appearance and can be varied in shape?

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Flat bones

Irregular bones

Long bones

Short bones

Question 13

Which bone cells help break down the extracellular matrix of bone tissue, specifically the calcium phosphate salt?

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Osteoblasts

Osteoclasts

Osteocytes

Erythrocytes

Question 14

Which type of fracture occurs when a bone is broken into multiple pieces?

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Compound

Comminuted

Greenstick

Spiral

Question 15

Once the epiphyseal plates close, or are no longer functional, bones cannot grow longitudinally.

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True

False

Question 16

The sternum consists of the manubrium, body, and the xiphoid process.

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True

False

Question 17

Which bone cell assists in the breakdown of the matrix of bone tissue, releasing calcium into the bloodstream?

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Osteocyte

Osteoblast

Osteoclast

Osteogenic

Question 18

What is the outer covering of bones that provides protection to the bone?

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Periosteum

Endosteum

Osteon

Diaphysis

Question 19

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that occurs when bone tissue loses enough mass to become extremely brittle.

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True

False

Question 20

Which section of the vertebral column contains seven vertebrae?

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Cervical

Thoracic

Lumbar

Sacral