Skeletal System Quiz 607 (20 MCQs)

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1. The name for the matrix rings around the central canal of an osteon.

Correct Answer: A) Lamellae.

2. Concentric rings made up of groups of hollow tubes of bone matrix

Correct Answer: D) Lamellae.

3. Which ball and socket joint do you use when you throw a ball?

Correct Answer: A) Shoulders.

4. What bone makes the forehead?

Correct Answer: B) Frontal.

5. Which synovial joint allows for rotation only?

Correct Answer: A) Pivot.

6. All of these hormones promote production or growth of bone tissue EXCEPT .....

Correct Answer: C) Parathyroid hormone.

7. Which tissue type sends signals to and from the brain?

Correct Answer: C) Nervous.

8. Correct order of bone remodeling

Correct Answer: C) Resorption, reversal, formation.

9. Blood cells are created in what part of the bone?

Correct Answer: A) Red marrow.

10. All ribs are connected to the spine. They are held in place by the ..... vertebrae so they stay strong and secure.

Correct Answer: D) Thoracic.

11. Which of the following is found in the axial skeleton?

Correct Answer: B) Skull.

12. How many bones makes up the Axial skeleton?

Correct Answer: A) 80.

13. Which describes where two bones meet?

Correct Answer: C) Joint.

14. What color are the maxillary sinus? c

Correct Answer: C) C GREEN.

15. ..... is the long shaft of a bone

Correct Answer: B) Diaphysis.

16. This type of bone marking allows for attachments of muscles, tendons, and ligaments:

Correct Answer: D) Process.

17. The center of a bone is called the .....

Correct Answer: D) Marrow.

18. The ..... represent small passageways in bone tissue that directly supply nutrients to the osteocytes.

Correct Answer: A) Canaliculi.

19. What does yellow bone marrow do?

Correct Answer: A) Stores fat.

20. Occurs when too much pressure is put on a joint and the nearby bones and ligament

Correct Answer: D) Sprain.