Assessment Ch 6 Bone Tissue

Which of the following has the steps for fracture repair in the correct order?

formation of a fracture hematoma, fibrocartilaginous callus formation, bony callus formation, bone remodeling

The formation of bone that replaces the tissue that makes up the "soft spots" in a baby's skull is an example of:

intramembranous ossification

In bone tissue, which type of cell is the 'bone-building cell' (secretes extracellular matrix and initiates calcification)?

osteoblast

Which of the following terms refers to a reduced bone mass?

osteopenia

For an adult suffering from osteomalacia or a child afflicted with Rickets, which of the following factors could be most beneficial in terms of treatment?

parathyroid hormone

Which of the following is NOT classified by shape as a long bone?

sternum (breastbone)

Which of the following types of fractures is difficult to detect with an X-ray and usually shows no visible signs on examination?

stress fracture

Which types of arteries supply blood to a long bone? 1. periosteal arteries 2. nutrient artery 3. epiphyseal arteries 4. metaphyseal arteries

1, 2, 3, and 4

Functions of bone tissue include all of the following EXCEPT: A. protection of internal organs B. storing and releasing minerals C. generating heat D. assisting in movement

C. generating heat

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? A. triglyceride storage B. blood cell production C. mineral storage and release D. protections E. all of these choices are functions of the skeletal system

E. all of these choices are functions of the skeletal system

Loss of bone mass typically occurs as a part of aging, and it is more extreme in women than men. Which of the following processes contribute to the loss of bone density? A. demineralization B. decrease in protein synthesis C. decreasing estrogen levels D. all of these choices

D. all of these choices

After menopause, bone deposition by osteoblasts outpaces bone resorption by osteoclasts. T/F

False

The arms and legs are made of ________ bones.

Long

The appearance of what feature indicates the end of bone growth in length?

epiphyseal line

Which of the following terms refers to the (proximal and distal) ends of a bone?

epiphyses

Which bone surface marking is described as a 'tubelike opening,' for example the opening for the ear canal through the temporal bone?

meatus

Which of the following refers to a tube-like opening in a bone?

meatus

Which structure provides a protective outer covering for bones and assists with fracture repair?

periosteum

Which of the following is a route for nutrients and oxygen to reach osteocytes in the compact bone of a diaphysis?

periosteum, perforating canal, central canal, canaliculi

Which of the following types of exercise would be the best for maintaining (and possibly enhancing) bone strength?

running

Which activity would best promote bone formation?

weight lifting