Question 1

Which type of cartilage provides support with flexibility and resilience, and is found in structures such as the external ear?

Accepted Answer

Elastic cartilage

Question 2

Which function of bone is most directly related to the storage of calcium and phosphate ions for release into the bloodstream as needed?

Accepted Answer

Mineral storage

Question 3

The axial skeleton consists of which of the following groups of bones?

Accepted Answer

Bones of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage

Question 4

Which bone class is best represented by the vertebrae shown in the diagram?

Accepted Answer

Irregular bone

Question 5

Which structure is responsible for covering the outer surface of a long bone and serving as an attachment point for tendons and ligaments?

Accepted Answer

Periosteum

Question 6

Red bone marrow is primarily responsible for which function?

Accepted Answer

Blood cell formation

Question 7

Which bone marking is classified as a projection that helps to form joints?

Accepted Answer

Condyle

Question 8

Osteocytes are found in which structure within compact bone?

Accepted Answer

Lacunae

Question 9

In the chemical composition of bone, which component is most analogous to the 'rebar' in reinforced concrete, providing tensile strength and flexibility?

Accepted Answer

Collagen fibers

Question 10

Which of the following bones forms by intramembranous ossification?

Accepted Answer

Frontal bone of the cranium

Question 11

During endochondral ossification, what is the correct sequence of events?

Accepted Answer

Bone collar forms, cartilage calcifies, periosteal bud invades, secondary ossification centers appear, epiphyses ossify

Question 12

Growth in length of a long bone occurs at which specific location?

Accepted Answer

Epiphyseal plate

Question 13

Which zone of the epiphyseal plate is characterized by rapid cell division and proliferation of chondrocytes?

Accepted Answer

Proliferation zone

Question 14

Which cell type is responsible for bone resorption during bone remodeling?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts

Question 15

Which of the following best describes appositional growth in cartilage?

Accepted Answer

Addition of new cartilage tissue at the periphery of existing cartilage

Question 16

Which of the following is a function of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Protecting the brain, spinal cord, and thoracic organs

Question 17

Which structure in compact bone contains blood vessels and nerves and runs longitudinally through the osteon?

Accepted Answer

Central canal

Question 18

Which of the following statements about bone matrix is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

The inorganic component of bone matrix provides compressive strength

Question 19

Which equation correctly represents the relationship between bone mass, mineral content, and organic matrix?

Accepted Answer

$M_{bone} = M_{mineral} + M_{organic}$

Question 20

A patient presents with abnormal bone deposition and resorption, leading to weakened bones. Which process is most likely disrupted?

Accepted Answer

Bone remodeling

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