Q: Which equation best represents the relationship between bone resorption and formation during normal bone remodeling?

$\text{Bone Resorption} = \text{Bone Formation}$

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of the skeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Regulates body temperature

Question 2

A patient suffers a fracture in the diaphysis of their femur. Which anatomical term best describes the location of this injury?

Accepted Answer

Diaphysis

Question 3

Which type of bone is classified as cube-like in shape and equal in length, width, and thickness?

Accepted Answer

Short bone

Question 4

The patella is an example of which type of bone?

Accepted Answer

Sesamoid bone

Question 5

Which structure is responsible for bone growth in length during childhood and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Epiphyseal plate

Question 6

After a bone fracture, which of the following sequences correctly describes the stages of bone repair?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma forms, cartilage callus forms, bony callus forms, remodeling occurs

Question 7

Which bone cell is responsible for breaking down bone tissue during remodeling?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclast

Question 8

A patient with osteoporosis is at increased risk for fractures in which bones?

Accepted Answer

Femur and vertebrae

Question 9

Which hormone raises blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclasts?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone

Question 10

Which process describes the formation of bone from a hyaline cartilage model?

Accepted Answer

Endochondral ossification

Question 11

A fracture in which the bone tears through the skin is called:

Accepted Answer

Open fracture

Question 12

Which anatomical structure is a fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of bone and serves as a site for ligament and tendon attachment?

Accepted Answer

Periosteum

Question 13

Which of the following best describes the function of the medullary cavity?

Accepted Answer

Hollow region in the diaphysis filled with yellow marrow

Question 14

Which bone marking is described as a prominent rounded surface, such as the head of the femur?

Accepted Answer

Head

Question 15

Which type of bone cell is capable of mitosis and differentiates into osteoblasts?

Accepted Answer

Osteogenic cell

Question 16

Which equation best represents the relationship between bone resorption and formation during normal bone remodeling?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Bone Resorption} = 	ext{Bone Formation}$

Question 17

Which of the following is a disease characterized by abnormal bone remodeling due to overactive osteoclasts, resulting in weakened and abnormally shaped bones?

Accepted Answer

Paget's disease

Question 18

During endochondral ossification, what is the role of the periosteal collar?

Accepted Answer

It is a collar of bone produced by osteoblasts that surrounds the diaphysis

Question 19

Which bone structure consists of concentric rings of matrix surrounding a central canal?

Accepted Answer

Osteon (Haversian system)

Question 20

A patient presents with hypocalcemia. Which hormone would be expected to increase in response?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone

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