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Question 1: The fontenelles of an infant's skull consists of

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fibrous membrane Question 2: Bones grow in diameter by the combined action of which two of the three bone cell types?

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osteoblasts and osteoclasts

Question 3: Why is cartilage slow to heal?

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because it is semi-solid and flexible & it does not have a blood supply Question 4: Which of the following represents the correct sequence of zones in the epiphyseal plate?

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calcification, maturation, proliferation, reserved

Question 5: As the activity of osteoblasts increases, the:

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amount of calcium in bone increases.level of calcium in the blood decreases.

Question 6: The extracellular components of bone matrix are

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hard and calcified.

Question 7: Bones act as a reservoir for which of the following minerals?

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Calcium Question 8: the following what is dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blood

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Blood clotting Transmission of nerve impulses Contraction of cardiac muscle Question 9: Appositional growth of cartilage occurs when chondrocytes begin to divide and secrete

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additional matrix.

Question 10: Without red bone marrow, bones would not be able to

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make blood cells Question 11: The medial part of the anterior chest wall is supported by a dagger-shaped bone called the

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sternum.

Question 12: Blood calcium levels involve secretion of which two hormones?

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parathyroid and calcitonin

Question 13: What provides flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement?

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Cartilages

Question 14: Which lower leg bone is smaller and is located laterally?

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fibula

Question 15: Why are osteocytes spread out in bone tissue?

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Formation of osteoid spreads out the osteoblasts that formed the ossification centers.Question 16: Which function of the skeletal system would be especially important if you were in a car accident?

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protection of internal organs

Question 17: What bones are in the leg

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Finish in morning Question 18: Which two bones join to form the posterior part of the hard palate?

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palatine Question 19: The cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called:

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osteoclasts.

Question 20: The bone that claims the distinction of being the only bone in the body that articulates with no other bones is the

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hyoid.Question 21: During childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary plane called the:

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pelvic outlet.

Question 22: The joint between the pubic portions of each coxal bone is the

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pubic symphysis.

Question 23: best describes the axial skeletal structure.

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Supports and protects organs, Provides framework for muscles that adjust positions of neck , head, and trunk, Provides framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize the appendicular bones & provides framework for muscles that perform respiratory movements

Question 24: diaphysis is

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The main shaft-like portion of a long bone

Question 25: what are some characteristic of the diaphysis?

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Provides a bulbous shape for attachment of muscle

Question 26: Bones grow in length due to activity in the ________.

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epiphyseal plate Question 27: The primary ossification center of a long bone is located:

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in the diaphysis.