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- 1. Multiple Choice
The human adult skeleton has approximately how many bones?
106
166
206
266
- 2. Multiple Choice
What type of tissue is bone?
epithelial tissue
connective tissue
muscle tissue
nervous tissue
- 3. Multiple Choice
Articular cartilage forms the joint surface on what part of the long bone?
epiphysis
diaphysis
marrow
spongy bone
- 4. Multiple Choice
The thyroid and parathyroid glands secrete hormones that continuously absorb and release what mineral?
calcium
sodium
oxygen
phosphorus
- 5. Multiple Choice
What attaches bone to bone?
cartiilage
tendons
ligaments
muscles
- 6. Multiple Choice
Where is fat stored in a long bone?
diaphysis
red bone marrow
yellow bone marrow
periosteum
- 7. Multiple Choice
Where are red blood cells made in a long bone?
diaphysis
red bone marrow
yellow bone marrow
periosteum
- 8. Multiple Choice
Osteocytes are
mature bone cells.
very active when blood calcium levels are low.
bone building cells.
cell that breaks down bone.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Osteoclasts are
mature bone cells.
very active when blood calcium levels are low.
bone building cells.
cells that break down bone.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Osteoblasts are
mature bone cells.
very active when blood calcium levels are low.
bone building cells.
cells that break down bone.
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are functions of the skeleton? Check all that apply.
shape and support
protection
produce red blood cells
stores calcium
point of attachment for muscles
- 12. Multiple Choice
A?
epiphysis
diaphysis
epiphyseal line(s)
articular cartilage
- 13. Multiple Choice
B?
epiphysis
diaphysis
epiphyseal line(s)
articular cartilage
- 14. Multiple Choice
H?
yellow bone marrow
medullary canal
compact bone
periosteum
- 15. Multiple Choice
Bones that are longer than they are wide. (Ex. femur)
long
short
flat
irregular
sesamoid
- 16. Multiple Choice
A small, round bone embedded in a tendon. (Ex. patella)
long
short
flat
irregular
sesamoid
- 17. Multiple Choice
Made up of a layer of spongy bone between two thin layers of compact bone. Thin. (Ex. skull and ribs)
long
short
flat
irregular
sesamoid
- 18. Multiple Choice
Bones that are approximately equal in length, width, and thickness. (Ex. carpals)
long
short
flat
irregular
sesamoid
- 19. Labeling
Identify the structures of microscopic bone.
answer choicesblood vessels
canaliculi
compact bone
spongy bone
osteon
Haversian canal
periosteum
- 20. Match
Match the following
osteocyte
mature bone cell
osteoblasts
bone building cell
osteoclasts
bone cell that breaks down bone
- 21. Categorize
Organize these options into the right categoriesd
(a) FLAT , (b) LONG , (c) IRREGULAR , (d) SHORTsternum
clavicle
vertebrae
carpals
tarsals
mandible
femur
humerus
tibia
fibula
parietal
pelvic
ribs
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