Skeletal System Quiz 218 (20 MCQs)

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1. The second step in bone healing is the formation of a(n)

Correct Answer: C) Fibrocartilage Callus.

2. How many functions does the skeleton have?

Correct Answer: D) 4.

3. All of the following are included the appendicular skeleton EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A) Maxilla.

4. ..... is the enlarged end of a long bone

Correct Answer: D) Epiphysis.

5. What is the function of the vertebrae?

Correct Answer: A) Protects the spinal cord and isa channel for nerves.

6. Which bone type provides leverage and move when the muscles contract

Correct Answer: A) Long.

7. What is the word for the definition development?

Correct Answer: A) -Plastic.

8. Also help your body maintain homeostasis by storing minerals and making blood cells

Correct Answer: B) Bones.

9. What can you do to keep bones strong?

Correct Answer: D) Exercise.

10. The covering of the bone is called the:

Correct Answer: C) Periosteum.

11. What's it called where two bones meet?

Correct Answer: B) Joint.

12. Which of the following are cells that are mature bone cells?

Correct Answer: D) Osteocytes.

13. How many bones are you born with?

Correct Answer: B) Over 300.

14. Bone cells that absorbs bone tissue during bone growth and healing are called

Correct Answer: B) Osteoclasts.

15. Another name for the backbone is the .....

Correct Answer: A) Spine.

16. In extreme blood loss or anemia what happens?

Correct Answer: B) The body converts Yellow bone marrow in red bone marrow.

17. When a muscle becomes shorter and causes movement it is said to have?

Correct Answer: B) Contractibility.

18. Which part of the bone is the diaphysis?

Correct Answer: C) The shaft.

19. What are joints?

Correct Answer: B) Joints are the point at which your bones come together.

20. In the Endosteum, what type of bone cells are found that can repair broken bones?

Correct Answer: A) Osteoblast.