Question 1

The pectoral girdle consists of two scapulae and two clavicles.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Articular cartilage of a long bone is found

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A)  on the outer surface of the epiphyses.
B)  inside the medullary cavity.
C)  on the outer surface of the diaphysis.
D)  in the spaces of the spongy bone.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 3

The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that

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A)  the bone is lengthening.
B)  the bone is no longer lengthening.
C)  the bone is increasing in diameter.
D)  the bone has completed ossification.E) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 4

If the supply of blood cells is deficient, yellow marrow may change into red marrow.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The membranous soft spots of a newborn's skull are called ________.

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The answer of The membranous soft spots of a newborn's...

Question 6

The thyroid hormone thyroxine ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increases cartilage production in the epiphyseal plate
B)  stimulates osteoclasts
C)  stimulates replacement of cartilage with bone in the epiphyseal plate
D)  removes calcium from boneE) None of the above
F) A) and C)

Question 7

Bone-forming cells are called ________.

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The answer of Bone-forming cells are called ________....

Question 8

A parathyroid gland that is overresponsive to blood calcium levels will produce abnormally high amounts of calcitonin and cause bones to rapidly gain calcium.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The scapula is part of the ________ girdle.

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The answer of The scapula is part of the ________...

Question 10

The sternum develops in three parts: the lower manubrium, middle body, and upper xiphoid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

If a certain individual's phagocytes were non-functioning, what would occur during fracture repair?

Accepted Answer

A)  A hematoma would not be able to form inside the break.
B)  The hematoma clot and other damaged tissue would not be cleared from the area during healing.
C)  Fibrocartilage could not be produced within the gap between the sections of broken bone.
D)  Excess bone tissue would not be removed toward the end of the healing process.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 12

In the humerus, the deltoid tuberosity is located on the diaphysis; the trochlea, capitulum, and the greater/lesser tubercles are parts of the epiphyses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Osteoporosis is more severe than osteopenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

If the trochlea was removed, what joint would be affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  The humeroulnar joint
B)  The humeroradial joint
C)  The tibiofemoral joint
D)  The iliofemoral jointE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of the following is the most abundant form in which calcium is found in the inorganic matrix of the bone?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium oxalate
B)  Hydroxyapatite
C)  Calcium pyrophosphate
D)  Calcium carbonateE) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

If the acetabulum was malformed, which joint would be affected?

Accepted Answer

A)  The humeroulnar joint
B)  The tibiofemoral joint
C)  The iliofemoral joint
D)  The sternoclavicular jointE) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

The thyroid gland secretes growth hormone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is not a function of bones?

Accepted Answer

A)  Contraction
B)  Attachment for muscles
C)  Blood cell production
D)  Storage of inorganic saltsE) B) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 19

Pituitary dwarfism results from a decreased secretion of ________ , which as a result decreases the rate of cell division of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  thyroid hormones; osteocytes in the periosteum
B)  growth hormone; fat cells in the medullary cavity
C)  thyroid hormones; osteoclasts in the compact bone
D)  growth hormone; cartilage cells in the epiphyseal plateE) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 20

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the bone and looking for a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  diaphysis.
B)  medullary cavity.
C)  epiphyseal plate.
D)  articular cartilage.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 7: Skeletal System

The scapula is part of the ________ girdle.

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Which of the following is not a function of bones?

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If a certain individual's phagocytes were non-functioning, what would occur during fracture repair?

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If the trochlea was removed, what joint would be affected?

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If the acetabulum was malformed, which joint would be affected?

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A parathyroid gland that is overresponsive to blood calcium levels will produce abnormally high amounts of calcitonin and cause bones to rapidly gain calcium.

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It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the bone and looking for a(n)

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The presence of an epiphyseal plate indicates that

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If the supply of blood cells is deficient, yellow marrow may change into red marrow.

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Which of the following is the most abundant form in which calcium is found in the inorganic matrix of the bone?

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Pituitary dwarfism results from a decreased secretion of ________ , which as a result decreases the rate of cell division of ________.

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In the humerus, the deltoid tuberosity is located on the diaphysis; the trochlea, capitulum, and the greater/lesser tubercles are parts of the epiphyses.

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Osteoporosis is more severe than osteopenia.

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The thyroid gland secretes growth hormone.

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The sternum develops in three parts: the lower manubrium, middle body, and upper xiphoid.

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The pectoral girdle consists of two scapulae and two clavicles.

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The membranous soft spots of a newborn's skull are called ________.

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Articular cartilage of a long bone is found

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Bone-forming cells are called ________.

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The thyroid hormone thyroxine ________.

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