Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a function of bone in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Production of hormones

Question 2

A patient presents with a broken clavicle after a fall. Which type of bone is the clavicle classified as?

Accepted Answer

Long bone

Question 3

Which hormone increases osteoclast activity to raise blood calcium levels?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone (PTH)

Question 4

During bone repair after a fracture, which of the following occurs first?

Accepted Answer

Formation of a hematoma

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the role of osteoblasts?

Accepted Answer

They deposit new bone matrix during growth and repair.

Question 6

A 60-year-old woman is diagnosed with osteoporosis. Which of the following is a primary cause of this condition?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged imbalance between osteoblast and osteoclast activity

Question 7

Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball and socket joint

Question 8

What is the function of the menisci in the knee joint?

Accepted Answer

Reduce friction and cushion the joint

Question 9

Which of the following statements about the periosteum is correct?

Accepted Answer

It is a connective tissue covering that contains cells involved in bone growth and repair.

Question 10

A patient with a herniated disk is most likely experiencing problems with which type of connective tissue?

Accepted Answer

Fibrocartilage

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why weight-bearing exercise is recommended for osteoporosis prevention?

Accepted Answer

It increases compressive stress, stimulating osteoblast activity and bone deposition.

Question 12

Which bone is unique in that it does not articulate with any other bone?

Accepted Answer

Hyoid bone

Question 13

A child’s long bones are still growing. Where does this growth primarily occur?

Accepted Answer

At the epiphyseal (growth) plate

Question 14

Which of the following is a characteristic of rheumatoid arthritis but NOT osteoarthritis?

Accepted Answer

It is an autoimmune disease.

Question 15

Which of the following equations best represents the relationship between bone mass and age in post-menopausal women, given a 2% annual loss?

Accepted Answer

$$M = M_0$ 	imes (0.98)^t$$

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the function of ligaments?

Accepted Answer

They attach bone to bone and provide joint stability.

Question 17

A patient is diagnosed with a torn anterior cruciate ligament (ACL). Which type of tissue is primarily damaged?

Accepted Answer

Dense fibrous connective tissue

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct sequence of events in bone fracture repair?

Accepted Answer

Hematoma formation → fibrocartilage callus formation → bone deposition

Question 19

Which of the following best explains why ligaments and tendons heal slowly after injury?

Accepted Answer

They have few cells and a poor blood supply.

Question 20

Which of the following is a real-life consequence of a ruptured intervertebral disk?

Accepted Answer

Compression of spinal nerves, potentially causing pain or paralysis

Chapter 5 The Skeletal System: Structure, Function, and Disorders

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