Question 1

How does an epiphyseal plate differ from an epiphyseal line?

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An epiphyseal plate consists of five zon...

Question 2

What vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?

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A)   vitamin A
B)   vitamin C
C)   vitamin K
D)   vitamin DE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The function of yellow bone marrow is:

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A)   triglyceride storage.
B)   acid -base homeostasis.
C)   hematopoiesis.
D)   mineral storage.E) A) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

Why are collagen fibers a critical component of bone?

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A)   Collagen fibers act as "glue" to bind components together.
B)   Collagen fibers help trap water in the ECM.
C)   Collagen fibers help the bone resist compression.
D)   Collagen fibers help bone resist torsion.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 5

Relate puberty and increased testosterone and estrogen production to the relative heights of men and women.

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Like testosterone, estrogen increases th...

Question 6

A digestive system disease has inhibited Mr. Sumner's ability to absorb vitamins. Explain how the bones are affected when there are inadequate levels of vitamins C and K.

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Vitamin C is required for the synthesis ...

Question 7

Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process?

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A)   osteoclast
B)   osteoblast
C)   osteocyte
D)   osteogenic cellE) A) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 8

Bone resorption requires the activity of:

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A)   osteoclasts.
B)   chondrocytes.
C)   osteoblasts.
D)   osteocytes.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 9

Explain how red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow differ structurally.

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Red bone marrow consists of loose connec...

Question 10

Jerry, a 42 -year -old male, is experiencing excessive appositional growth. Determine his condition, the cause of his condition, and explain the impact on his bones.

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Jerry has acromegaly, a condition that a...

Question 11

The ribs and sternum are classified as flat bones because they are thin and broad.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Summarize the four steps of bone repair.

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Upon fracture, 1) a hematoma fills the g...

Question 13

Secondary ossification centers are characteristic of:

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A)   mesenchymal ossification.
B)   appositional growth.
C)   endochondral ossification.
D)   intramembranous ossification.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 14

Which of the following persists for life?

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A)   articular cartilage
B)   epiphyseal plate
C)   primary ossification center
D)   primary boneE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 15

All bone growth completely stops by the end of adolescence.

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A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 16

The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are:

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A)   trabeculae.
B)   circumferential lamellae.
C)   concentric lamellae.
D)   lacunae.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Bones with a diaphysis and epiphyses are classified as:

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A)   long bones.
B)   short bones.
C)   irregular bones.
D)   flat bones.E) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 18

Discuss the difference between ossification and calcification.

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Ossification is the process of...

Question 19

Describe the role of osteoblasts in intramembranous ossification.

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Osteoblasts develop in the primary ossif...

Question 20

The periosteum is secured to underlying bone by collagen fibers called:

Accepted Answer

A)   canaliculi.
B)   trabeculae.
C)   Volkmann's canals.
D)   perforating (Sharpey's)  fibers.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C) D

Exam 6: Bones and Bone Tissue

How does an epiphyseal plate differ from an epiphyseal line?

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What vitamin deficiency causes rickets in children?

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The function of yellow bone marrow is:

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Why are collagen fibers a critical component of bone?

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Relate puberty and increased testosterone and estrogen production to the relative heights of men and women.

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A digestive system disease has inhibited Mr. Sumner's ability to absorb vitamins. Explain how the bones are affected when there are inadequate levels of vitamins C and K.

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Bones are constantly undergoing resorption for various reasons. Which of the following cells accomplishes this process?

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Bone resorption requires the activity of:

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Explain how red bone marrow and yellow bone marrow differ structurally.

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Jerry, a 42 -year -old male, is experiencing excessive appositional growth. Determine his condition, the cause of his condition, and explain the impact on his bones.

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The ribs and sternum are classified as flat bones because they are thin and broad.

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Summarize the four steps of bone repair.

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Secondary ossification centers are characteristic of:

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Which of the following persists for life?

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All bone growth completely stops by the end of adolescence.

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The layers of bone tissue immediately deep to the periosteum are:

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Bones with a diaphysis and epiphyses are classified as:

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Discuss the difference between ossification and calcification.

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Describe the role of osteoblasts in intramembranous ossification.

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The periosteum is secured to underlying bone by collagen fibers called:

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