Question 1

Which one of the following is characteristic of spongy bone tissue, but not of compact bone tissue?

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A)   trabeculae
B)   haversian systems
C)   osteocytes in lacunae
D)   lamellaeE) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

Which of the following best describes a tuberosity?

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A)   prominent border or ridge
B)   large, rounded, usually roughened surface for muscle attachment
C)   large projection for muscle attachment on the femur
D)   smooth, flat surface
E)   rounded articular surfaceF) All of the above
G) B) and E) B

Question 3

Which of the following are true of yellow bone marrow? 1. It is the main site of blood cell production.
2)  It is located in the medullary (marrow)  cavities of long bones.
3)  It is located in hipbones, sternum, ribs, and vertebrae.
4)  It is a site of energy storage in the form of triglycerides.
5)  It becomes more abundant relative to red bone marrow with increasing age due to the conversion of red bone marrow to yellow bone marrow.

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A)   1 and 3
B)   1 and 2
C)   1, 2, and 5
D)   2, 4, and 5E) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 4

A characteristic of osteocytes is that they

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A)   maintain the daily metabolism of bone tissue
B)   are responsible for the formation of matrix
C)   undergo mitosis and develop into osteoblasts
D)   undergo mitosis and develop into osteoclasts
E)   are responsible for the destruction (resorption)  of matrix and the release of calcium into the bloodstreamF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 5

The strength of the diaphysis of a long bone is due to 1. the presence of compact bone.
2)  the longitudinal orientation of the osteons.
3)  the presence of trabeculae.

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A)   1 only
B)   2 only
C)   3 only
D)   1 and 2 are both correctE) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

At birth, all bones are cartilaginous. Ossification occurs only after birth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A bone fracture in which the broken ends of the bone can be seen protruding from the skin is called a/an _____ fracture.

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The answer of A bone fracture in which the broken...

Question 8

Which of the following best describes an epicondyle?

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A)   prominence above or beside a condyle
B)   tube-like passageway
C)   depression
D)   rounded articular surface
E)   smooth, flat surfaceF) B) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 9

The spaces in bone tissue that contain osteocytes are called _____.

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The answer of The spaces in bone tissue that contain...

Question 10

Spongy bone is located

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A)   in the epiphyses of long bones
B)   in the diploe of flat bones
C)   in the ribs and sternum
D)   all of these choicesE) All of the above
F) None of the above

Question 11

Draw a diagram of a typical mature long bone shown in sagittal section. Label the regions and tissues and identify the sites for red and yellow bone marrow.

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A typical mature long bone shown in sagittal section would have the following labeled regions and tissues:

1. Epiphysis: The rounded end of the bone, which is covered with articular cartilage for smooth movement at the joint.
2. Metaphysis: The region between the epiphysis and diaphysis, where the growth plate is located during development.
3. Diaphysis: The shaft of the bone, which is composed of compact bone tissue for strength and support.
4. Medullary cavity: The hollow space within the diaphysis, which contains bone marrow.
5. Endosteum: The thin membrane lining the medullary cavity, which contains osteoprogenitor cells involved in bone remodeling.
6. Periosteum: The tough outer membrane covering the bone, which contains blood vessels and nerves for nourishment and sensation.

The sites for red and yellow bone marrow can also be identified in the diagram. Red bone marrow is typically found in the spongy bone of the epiphysis and some areas of the metaphysis, where it is responsible for producing blood cells. Yellow bone marrow, which consists mainly of fat cells, is found in the medullary cavity of the diaphysis in adults.

Question 12

Sesamoid and sutural bones are the two types of bones that are the most variable in number in the human body.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The region of a long bone where the epiphysis and diaphysis join is called the _____.

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The answer of The region of a long bone where...

Question 14

Explain why damage to the epiphyseal plate in childhood may result in the fractured bone being shorter than normal once adult stature is reached.

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This is because damage to cart...

Question 15

A Colles' fracture involves the distal end of the lateral forearm bone (radius).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Explain what is meant by "hot spots" and "cold spots" seen on a diagnostic bone scan.

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Darker areas called "hot spots" are area...

Question 17

The femur and humerus contain

Accepted Answer

A)   red bone marrow in the proximal epiphysis
B)   articular cartilage on the diaphysis
C)   a growth area in the metaphysis of an adult bone
D)   compact bone in the center of the epiphysesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 18

Which of the following best describes a crest?

Accepted Answer

A)   prominent border or ridge
B)   large, rounded, usually roughened surface for muscle attachment
C)   large projection for muscle attachment on the femur
D)   smooth, flat surface
E)   rounded articular surfaceF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 19

The nutrient artery of a long bone branches into proximal, distal, epiphyseal, and metaphyseal branches, and therefore supplies the entire bone with blood.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What bone disorder is best described as inadequate calcification of the extracellular matrix, usually caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

Accepted Answer

A)   rickets
B)   osteomalacia
C)   all of these choices
D)   none of these choicesE) B) and C)
F) A) and D) C

Exam 6: Bone Tissue

Which one of the following is characteristic of spongy bone tissue, but not of compact bone tissue?

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Which of the following best describes a tuberosity?

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B

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A characteristic of osteocytes is that they

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The strength of the diaphysis of a long bone is due to 1. the presence of compact bone. 2) the longitudinal orientation of the osteons. 3) the presence of trabeculae.

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At birth, all bones are cartilaginous. Ossification occurs only after birth.

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A bone fracture in which the broken ends of the bone can be seen protruding from the skin is called a/an _____ fracture.

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Which of the following best describes an epicondyle?

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The spaces in bone tissue that contain osteocytes are called _____.

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Spongy bone is located

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Draw a diagram of a typical mature long bone shown in sagittal section. Label the regions and tissues and identify the sites for red and yellow bone marrow.

Sesamoid and sutural bones are the two types of bones that are the most variable in number in the human body.

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The region of a long bone where the epiphysis and diaphysis join is called the _____.

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Explain why damage to the epiphyseal plate in childhood may result in the fractured bone being shorter than normal once adult stature is reached.

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A Colles' fracture involves the distal end of the lateral forearm bone (radius).

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Explain what is meant by "hot spots" and "cold spots" seen on a diagnostic bone scan.

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Darker areas called "hot spots" are area...
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The femur and humerus contain

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Which of the following best describes a crest?

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The nutrient artery of a long bone branches into proximal, distal, epiphyseal, and metaphyseal branches, and therefore supplies the entire bone with blood.

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What bone disorder is best described as inadequate calcification of the extracellular matrix, usually caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

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Which of the following best describes a tuberosity?

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A characteristic of osteocytes is that they

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The strength of the diaphysis of a long bone is due to 1. the presence of compact bone. 2) the longitudinal orientation of the osteons. 3) the presence of trabeculae.

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At birth, all bones are cartilaginous. Ossification occurs only after birth.

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A bone fracture in which the broken ends of the bone can be seen protruding from the skin is called a/an _____ fracture.

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Which of the following best describes an epicondyle?

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The spaces in bone tissue that contain osteocytes are called _____.

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Draw a diagram of a typical mature long bone shown in sagittal section. Label the regions and tissues and identify the sites for red and yellow bone marrow.

Sesamoid and sutural bones are the two types of bones that are the most variable in number in the human body.

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The region of a long bone where the epiphysis and diaphysis join is called the _____.

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Explain why damage to the epiphyseal plate in childhood may result in the fractured bone being shorter than normal once adult stature is reached.

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A Colles' fracture involves the distal end of the lateral forearm bone (radius).

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Explain what is meant by "hot spots" and "cold spots" seen on a diagnostic bone scan.

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The femur and humerus contain

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Which of the following best describes a crest?

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The nutrient artery of a long bone branches into proximal, distal, epiphyseal, and metaphyseal branches, and therefore supplies the entire bone with blood.

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What bone disorder is best described as inadequate calcification of the extracellular matrix, usually caused by a vitamin D deficiency?

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