Question 1

Appositional growth of cartilage occurs when chondrocytes in the deep layer of the perichondrium begin to divide and secrete additional matrix.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which type of bone is found in a tendon?

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A)  Irregular bone
B)  Long bone
C)  Sesamoid bone
D)  Short boneE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

Describe the varying degrees of bone formation (ossification) and bone destruction (resorption) that occur from childhood to adulthood.

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During childhood, bone formation (ossifi...

Question 4

The type of cartilage growth most prevalent in childhood and early adolescence is interstitial or endogenous growth.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In young children, vitamin A and protein deficiency will:

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A)  cause an increase in the thickness of epiphyseal plates in the growing long bones.
B)  cause a decrease in the thickness of epiphyseal plates in the growing long bones.
C)  produce the same alterations of the epiphyseal plate as does vitamin D deficiency.
D)  have no effect on the epiphyseal plate but will cause an increase in bone marrow production.E) A) and B)
F) B) and D)

Question 6

In endochondral ossification, the primary ossification centers are found in the epiphyses and the secondary ossification centers are found in the diaphysis.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Most bones of the body are formed from cartilage models.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The region between the epiphyses and the diaphysis in a mature bone is called the metaphysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

The body contains more spongy bone than it does compact bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Match each bone structure with its corresponding description.
-Thin membrane that lines a large cavity in long bones

Accepted Answer

A)  Periosteum
B)  Endosteum
C)  Epiphyses
D)  Diaphysis
E)  Medullary cavityF) Articular cartilageG) B) and E)
H) A) and B)

Question 11

In an infant's or child's body, virtually all of the bones contain yellow marrow.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Parathyroid hormone affects not only bone cells but also cells of the kidney.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Name and describe the parts of the osteon.

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An osteon, also known as a Haversian sys...

Question 14

The growth of intramembranous bone begins with the formation of a cluster of osteoblasts called ossification centers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In intramembranous ossification, the process of appositional growth refers to the:

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A)  development of a core layer of spongy bone.
B)  development of compact bone in long bones.
C)  addition of an outside layer of osseous tissue on flat bones.
D)  lengthening of long bone.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 16

Match each bone structure with its corresponding description.
-Location of spongy bone in a long bone

Accepted Answer

A)  Periosteum
B)  Endosteum
C)  Epiphyses
D)  Diaphysis
E)  Medullary cavityF) Articular cartilageG) B) and C)
H) A) and F)

Question 17

Which of the following is true of bone but not of cartilage?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is classified as a connective tissue.
B)  It has collagen fibers in its matrix.
C)  Canals link blood vessels and cells.
D)  Cells lie in lacunae.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 18

Haversian systems are found only in compact bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match each bone structure with its corresponding description.
-Part of long bone to which tendons attach

Accepted Answer

A)  Periosteum
B)  Endosteum
C)  Epiphyses
D)  Diaphysis
E)  Medullary cavityF) Articular cartilageG) A) and B)
H) All of the above

Question 20

Articular cartilage can be defined as a layer of elastic cartilage that covers the joint surface.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 11: Skeletal Tissues

Describe the varying degrees of bone formation (ossification) and bone destruction (resorption) that occur from childhood to adulthood.

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In an infant's or child's body, virtually all of the bones contain yellow marrow.

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Match each bone structure with its corresponding description. -Part of long bone to which tendons attach

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The type of cartilage growth most prevalent in childhood and early adolescence is interstitial or endogenous growth.

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Name and describe the parts of the osteon.

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Match each bone structure with its corresponding description. -Thin membrane that lines a large cavity in long bones

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In intramembranous ossification, the process of appositional growth refers to the:

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The body contains more spongy bone than it does compact bone.

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Which of the following is true of bone but not of cartilage?

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Match each bone structure with its corresponding description. -Location of spongy bone in a long bone

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Parathyroid hormone affects not only bone cells but also cells of the kidney.

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In young children, vitamin A and protein deficiency will:

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Which type of bone is found in a tendon?

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Articular cartilage can be defined as a layer of elastic cartilage that covers the joint surface.

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Most bones of the body are formed from cartilage models.

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The growth of intramembranous bone begins with the formation of a cluster of osteoblasts called ossification centers.

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Haversian systems are found only in compact bone.

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Appositional growth of cartilage occurs when chondrocytes in the deep layer of the perichondrium begin to divide and secrete additional matrix.

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The region between the epiphyses and the diaphysis in a mature bone is called the metaphysis.

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In endochondral ossification, the primary ossification centers are found in the epiphyses and the secondary ossification centers are found in the diaphysis.

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