Question 1

What are the differences between the diaphysis and the epiphyses of long bones?

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Diaphyseal bone is composed almost entir...

Question 2

Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in function.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is absolutely required for bone growth or healing from a fracture?

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A)   osteocytes
B)   dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D
C)   osteoblasts
D)   osteoclastsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

A round or oval hole through a bone that contains blood vessels and/or nerves is called a(n) .

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The answer of A round or oval hole through a...

Question 5

Lengthwise, long bone growth during infancy and youth is exclusively through .

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A)   differentiation of osteoclasts into osteocytes
B)   the secretion of bone matrix into the medullary cavity
C)   calcification of the matrix of the zone underlying articular cartilage
D)   interstitial growth of the epiphyseal platesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

How can a tooth be moved in a bony socket during orthodontic treatment?

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Because bone deposition and reabsorption...

Question 7

In newborn infants, the medullary cavity and all areas of spongy bone contain yellow bone marrow.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

An osteon contains osteocytes, lamellae, and a central canal, and is found in compact bone only.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

If your elderly patient's blood calcium level is normal, does that mean the patient does not have osteoporosis? Explain.

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No. The level of calcium in the blood is...

Question 10

Closure of the epiphyseal plate stops all bone growth. 78)

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

What can a deficiency of growth hormone during bone formation cause?

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A)   decreased proliferation of the epiphyseal plate cartilage
B)   inadequate calcification of bone
C)   decreased osteoclast activity
D)   increased osteoclast activityE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 12

If your doctor notices a marked decrease in calcium ion levels in your blood, what gland might he suspect is not functioning properly and why?

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The parathyroid gland normally responds ...

Question 13

In the epiphyseal plate, cartilage grows .

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A)   by pushing the epiphysis away from the diaphysis
B)   in a circular fashion
C)   by pulling the diaphysis toward the epiphysis
D)   from the edges inwardE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 14

The canal that runs through the core of each osteon (the Haversian canal)  is the site of .

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A)   blood vessels and nerve fibers
B)   cartilage and interstitial lamellae
C)   adipose tissue and nerve fibers
D)   yellow marrow and spiculesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 15

Figure 6.1Using Figure 6.1, match the following bone types with the numbered structure:
-Bone 3.

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The answer of  Figure 6.1Using Figure 6.1, match the...

Question 16

The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by dense connective tissue called .

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A)   perforating (Sharpey's)  fibers
B)   the struts of bone known as spicules
C)   a bony matrix with hyaline cartilage
D)   Volkmann's canalsE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 17

Cranial bones develop .

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A)   within fibrous membranes
B)   from cartilage models
C)   from a tendon
D)   within osseous membranesE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 18

The structural unit of spongy is called .

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A)   trabeculae
B)   osseous lamellae
C)   osteons
D)   lamellar boneE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Figure 6.1Using Figure 6.1, match the following bone types with the numbered structure:
-What is found in a Haversian canal?

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Blood vess...

Question 20

Cartilage has a flexible matrix that can accommodate mitosis of chondrocytes.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissues

Closure of the epiphyseal plate stops all bone growth. 78)

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In newborn infants, the medullary cavity and all areas of spongy bone contain yellow bone marrow.

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Bones are classified by whether they are weight bearing or protective in function.

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Lengthwise, long bone growth during infancy and youth is exclusively through .

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What can a deficiency of growth hormone during bone formation cause?

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The structural unit of spongy is called .

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A round or oval hole through a bone that contains blood vessels and/or nerves is called a(n) .

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If your elderly patient's blood calcium level is normal, does that mean the patient does not have osteoporosis? Explain.

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If your doctor notices a marked decrease in calcium ion levels in your blood, what gland might he suspect is not functioning properly and why?

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Cranial bones develop .

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What is absolutely required for bone growth or healing from a fracture?

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An osteon contains osteocytes, lamellae, and a central canal, and is found in compact bone only.

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Figure 6.1Using Figure 6.1, match the following bone types with the numbered structure: -Bone 3.

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Figure 6.1Using Figure 6.1, match the following bone types with the numbered structure: -What is found in a Haversian canal?

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How can a tooth be moved in a bony socket during orthodontic treatment?

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The periosteum is secured to the underlying bone by dense connective tissue called .

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What are the differences between the diaphysis and the epiphyses of long bones?

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The canal that runs through the core of each osteon (the Haversian canal) is the site of .

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Cartilage has a flexible matrix that can accommodate mitosis of chondrocytes.

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In the epiphyseal plate, cartilage grows .

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