Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Regulates body temperature

Question 2

A bone that is cube-like in shape and has equal length, width, and thickness is classified as which type of bone?

Accepted Answer

Short bone

Question 3

Which anatomical term describes the tubular shaft of a long bone?

Accepted Answer

Diaphysis

Question 4

The area of bone growth in length, also known as the growth plate, is found in which region of a long bone?

Accepted Answer

Metaphysis

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Osteoclast

Question 6

A patient presents with a fracture where the bone is broken at an angle that is not 90 degrees to the long axis. What type of fracture is this?

Accepted Answer

Oblique fracture

Question 7

Which hormone raises blood calcium levels by activating osteoclasts?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone

Question 8

During endochondral ossification, what is the first step in the formation of a long bone?

Accepted Answer

Formation of a hyaline cartilage model

Question 9

Which of the following best describes the structure of compact bone?

Accepted Answer

Contains osteons with concentric rings of matrix called lamellae

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

Femur, vertebrae, and wrist

Question 11

Which equation correctly represents the relationship between bone mass ($M$), bone formation rate ($F$), and bone resorption rate ($R$) over time?

Accepted Answer

$M = F - R$

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

Head

Question 13

Which process occurs when a bone is returned to its natural position with the use of surgery?

Accepted Answer

Open reduction

Question 14

Which of the following is TRUE about intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

It forms flat bones of the face and cranium

Question 15

A patient with hypocalcemia is likely to experience which physiological effect?

Accepted Answer

Abnormally low blood calcium levels

Question 16

Which bone cell is the only one capable of mitosis and differentiates into osteoblasts?

Accepted Answer

Osteogenic cell

Question 17

Which of the following best describes the process of bone repair after a fracture?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma formation, cartilage callus formation, bony callus formation, bone remodeling

Question 18

Which type of bone is shaped like a sesame seed and found within tendons?

Accepted Answer

Sesamoid bone

Question 19

Which structure is a hollow region in the diaphysis of a long bone and is filled with yellow marrow?

Accepted Answer

Medullary cavity

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Paget's disease

Bone Tissue and the Skeletal System: Structure, Classification, and Function

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