Question 1

Men and women begin to lose bone at the same rate by about age 70.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Articular cartilage of a long bone is found

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A)   on the outer surface of the epiphyses.
B)   inside the medullary cavity.
C)   on the outer surface of the diaphysis.
D)   in the spaces of the spongy bone.E) A) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Red bone marrow functions in the formation of

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A)   red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
B)   red blood cells only.
C)   white blood cells only.
D)   red and white blood cells only.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 4

The appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head, neck, and trunk.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The capitulum and trochlea are located

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A)   at the proximal end of the humerus.
B)   at the distal end of the humerus.
C)   at the distal end of the ulna.
D)   in the hand.E) All of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 6

As a person ages, osteoblasts outnumber osteoclasts.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Osteoblasts are ______, whereas osteocytes are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)   bone-forming cells; bone-dissolving cells
B)   mature bone cells; bone-forming cells
C)   bone-forming cells; mature bone cells
D)   bone-dissolving cells; mature bone cellsE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

A bone shaft is the diaphysis; the expanded parts at the ends are the epiphyses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the

Accepted Answer

A)   diaphysis.
B)   medullary cavity.
C)   epiphyseal plate.
D)   articular cartilage.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Exam 7: Skeletal System

Men and women begin to lose bone at the same rate by about age 70.

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Articular cartilage of a long bone is found

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A bone shaft is the diaphysis; the expanded parts at the ends are the epiphyses.

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Red bone marrow functions in the formation of

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Osteoblasts are , whereas osteocytes are .

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It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the

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As a person ages, osteoblasts outnumber osteoclasts.

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The capitulum and trochlea are located

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The appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head, neck, and trunk.

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Exam 7: Skeletal System

Men and women begin to lose bone at the same rate by about age 70.

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Articular cartilage of a long bone is found

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A bone shaft is the diaphysis; the expanded parts at the ends are the epiphyses.

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Red bone marrow functions in the formation of

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Osteoblasts are ______, whereas osteocytes are ______.

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It is possible to determine if a child's long bone is growing by examining a radiograph of the

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As a person ages, osteoblasts outnumber osteoclasts.

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The capitulum and trochlea are located

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The appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head, neck, and trunk.

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Osteoblasts are , whereas osteocytes are .

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