$\text{Net Bone Mass} = \text{Bone Formation} - \text{Bone Resorption}$

$\text{PTH} \uparrow \Rightarrow \text{Osteoclast Activity} \uparrow \Rightarrow \text{Blood Ca}^{2+} \uparrow$

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Production of hormones

Question 2

Which cell type is primarily responsible for bone resorption?

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts

Question 3

A patient presents with a fracture in the diaphysis of the femur. Which structural component of long bone is most directly affected?

Accepted Answer

The shaft (diaphysis)

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the difference between primary (woven) bone and secondary (lamellar) bone?

Accepted Answer

Primary bone has randomly arranged collagen fibers, while secondary bone has organized, parallel collagen fibers.

Question 5

During endochondral ossification, which sequence correctly describes the transformation of cartilage to bone?

Accepted Answer

Cartilage model forms → cartilage calcifies → blood vessels invade → osteoblasts replace cartilage with bone

Question 6

Which hormone increases blood calcium levels by stimulating osteoclast activity?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 7

A 12-year-old child is experiencing rapid growth. Which region of the long bone is primarily responsible for this growth?

Accepted Answer

Epiphyseal plate

Question 8

Which of the following equations correctly represents the relationship between bone mass, formation, and resorption?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{Net Bone Mass} = 	ext{Bone Formation} - 	ext{Bone Resorption}$

Question 9

Which of the following bones is part of the axial skeleton?

Accepted Answer

Sacrum

Question 10

A patient has limited movement in the knee due to damage in accessory structures. Which structure is most likely affected?

Accepted Answer

Ligaments

Question 11

Which anatomical classification describes a joint that is united by fibrocartilage and allows limited movement?

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous joint

Question 12

Which of the following is a structural feature unique to synovial joints?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a joint cavity filled with synovial fluid

Question 13

Which bone is NOT part of the vertebral column?

Accepted Answer

Mandible

Question 14

Which process is most important for the repair of a bone fracture in an adult?

Accepted Answer

Remodeling by osteoblasts and osteoclasts

Question 15

Which of the following best describes the role of the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

It provides a surface for ligament and tendon attachment and contains cells for bone growth and repair.

Question 16

Which movement is allowed by a hinge joint such as the knee?

Accepted Answer

Flexion and extension

Question 17

A deficiency in vitamin D would most directly affect which process in bone physiology?

Accepted Answer

Mineralization of bone matrix

Question 18

Which of the following best explains why the epiphyseal plate is crucial during adolescence?

Accepted Answer

It is the site of longitudinal bone growth until it ossifies at adulthood.

Question 19

Which equation correctly represents the regulation of blood calcium by parathyroid hormone?

Accepted Answer

$	ext{PTH} \uparrow \Rightarrow 	ext{Osteoclast Activity} \uparrow \Rightarrow 	ext{Blood Ca}^{2+} \uparrow$

Question 20

Which anatomical feature distinguishes a fibrous joint from a cartilaginous joint?

Accepted Answer

Fibrous joints are connected by dense connective tissue, while cartilaginous joints are connected by cartilage.

Skeletal System: Structure, Function, and Development – Study Notes

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