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Chap 11,12,13

Week 5 Skeletal Tissues & Skeletons

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Appositional growth of cartilage occurs when chondrocytes begin to divide and secrete additional matrix.
Which of the following may cause skeletal variations? Inadequate supply of calcium and vitamin D Mechanical stress Age All of the above may cause skeletal variations All of the above may cause skeletal variations
The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called: osteoclasts.
Normally, bone loss will begin to exceed bone gain between the ages of _____ years. 35 and 40
An open fracture is also known as a compound fracture. True or False True
In bone formation, the cells that produce the organic matrix are the: Osteoblasts
An age-related skeletal disease that is characterized by loss of bone mineral density and increased bone fragility is osteoporosis
When the knee is flexed, the patella can be easily distinguished. True or False False
The ulna articulates proximally with the: Humerus
The cell organelles that synthesize organic matrix substances in bone formation are: endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus.
Which of the following is not a characteristic of the epiphyses? Cylindrical in shape
Young children’s bones have a greater risk of fracturing because of incompletely ossified bone. True or False False
In bone growth, the medullary cavity is enlarged because of the activity of: osteoclasts.
Calcification of the organic bone matrix occurs when complex calcium salts are deposited in the matrix.
One similarity between the structures of the foot and hand is the equivalent degrees of movement of both the thumb and the big toe. True or False False
Bones act as a reservoir for which of the following minerals? Calcium
Which of the following is not dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blod? Blood clotting Transmission of nerve impulses Contraction of cardiac muscle All of the above are dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blood. All of the above are dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blood.
As the activity of osteoblasts increases, the: level of calcium in the blood increases. amount of calcium in bone level of calcium in the blood decreases. Both B and C occur. Both B and C occur.
it the epiphyseal plate, the zone of hypertrophy is in the _____ layer. Third
If the cribriform plate is damaged, there is a chance of: infectious materials passing from the nose to the brain.
The humerus articulates proximally with the clavicle. True or False False
Which structures are unique to the fetal skull and provide additional space for molding the head shape as the baby passes through the birth canal? fontanels
Until bone growth in length is complete, a layer of the cartilage, known as the _____, remains between the epiphysis and diaphysis. epiphyseal plate
A condition that is caused by an abnormally increased roundness in the thoracic curvature is kyphosis.
In intramembranous ossification, the process of appositional growth refers to the: addition of an outside layer of osseous tissue on flat bones.
After the age of 50, the density of bone: decreases slowly because of a shift in the remodeling activity.
Which of the following is not one of the primary functions performed by bones? Hormonal production
Hematopoiesis is carried out in the: red bone marrow.
A person with a fractured patella would expect discomfort in the knee
The human hand has greater dexterity than the forepaw of any animal because of the freely movable joint of the: thumb
What is are the two types/functions of bone marrow? Red & yellow – produces red blood cells and stores energy as fat.
The external portion of the bone is known as Cortical bone
Bones grow due to activity in the Epiphyseal plates
Which of the following is NOT CONSIDERED a long bone. Radius Fibula Tibia C5 Vertebral Body C5 Vertebral Body
When an astronaut is in space for 2 months what may happen to their bone density as compared to a person living on earth? The astronaut will experience bone loss at an increased rate as a person on earth
Why is cartilage slow to heal. Because it is semi-solid and flexible Because cartilage calcifies at a slow rate Both B & C Both B & C
Which of the following is a location in which you would find fibrous cartilage? Only C and D = Public symphysis Interverbal discs Only C and D =Public symphysis Interverbal discs
Select the answer that best describes the axial skeletal structure. Provides framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize the appendicular bones
Adipocytes, found in the yellow bone marrow, stores and releases ____________________________ for energy. fat and triglycerides
Which function of the skeletal system would be especially important if you were in a car accident? protection of internal organs
Without red bone marrow, bones would not be able to ________. make blood cells
Which of the following provide flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? Cartilages
The fontenelles of an infant's skull consists of fibrous membrane
Which statement below is correct regarding fontanelles The anterior and posterior fontanelles allow for overlaping of skull bones to decrease the diamiter of the fetal head at birth. Allows for brain growththe anterior fontanelle closes @about 2 yRS All of the above
Hematopoietic stem cells that are found in red bone marrow can develop into a variety of different blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. TRUE TRUE
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