Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  potassium and vitamin D
B)  vitamin D and chloride
C)  calcium,and vitamin E
D)  calcium and vitamin D

Question 3

Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

Accepted Answer

The organic matrix contributes...

Question 4

Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Mechanical stress and gravity ...

Question 5

Compare how nutrients reach individual osteocytes in compact bone and in spongy bone.

Accepted Answer

In spongy bone,nutrients reach osteocyte...

Question 6

Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone remodeling is calcitonin.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is a characteristic of intramembranous bone formation
B)  involves medullary cavity formation
C)  takes twice as long as diaphysis ossification
D)  is produced by secondary ossification centers

Question 9

Short,irregular,and flat bones have medullary cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

For intramembranous ossification to take place,which of the following is necessary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ossification centers form in the fibrous connective tissue membrane.
B)  A bone collar forms around the cartilage model.
C)  A medullary cavity forms.
D)  The cartilage matrix begins to deteriorate.

Question 11

The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  closing of the epiphyseal plate
B)  appositional growth
C)  epiphyseal plate closure
D)  concentric growth

Question 12

The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Select the bone disorder in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit,leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  osteomalacia
B)  rickets
C)  Paget's disease
D)  osteoporosis

Exam 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissue

Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.

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Short,irregular,and flat bones have medullary cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

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Select the bone disorder in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit,leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones?

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Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

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The organic matrix contributes...
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For intramembranous ossification to take place,which of the following is necessary?

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

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Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions.

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The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone remodeling is calcitonin.

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

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Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.

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The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress.

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Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of ________.

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The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.

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Compare how nutrients reach individual osteocytes in compact bone and in spongy bone.

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In spongy bone,nutrients reach osteocyte...
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Exam 6: Bones and Skeletal Tissue

Explain why swimming is not generally recommended as an exercise to prevent osteoporosis.

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Short,irregular,and flat bones have medullary cavities in order to keep the weight of the bones light.

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Select the bone disorder in which bone resorption outpaces bone deposit,leaving the person with thin and often very fragile bones?

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Compare the function of the organic materials in the bone matrix with the function of the inorganic materials in the matrix.

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For intramembranous ossification to take place,which of the following is necessary?

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

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Each consecutive bone lamella has collagen fibers that wrap in alternating directions.

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The hormone that is primarily involved in the control of bone remodeling is calcitonin.

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

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Ossification of the ends of long bones ________.

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The trabeculae of spongy bone are oriented toward lines of stress.

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Prevention of osteoporosis includes adequate intake of ________.

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The process of bones increasing in thickness is known as ________.

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Compare how nutrients reach individual osteocytes in compact bone and in spongy bone.

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