KAAP 180 Bone Quiz

the cortex (outer portion) of the long bones diaphysis is made of___

compact bone

the expanded ends of a long bone are called

epiphysis

the hardness of bone comes from___

hydroxyapatite and other minerals.

wolfs law of bone explains the effect of___

mechanical stress on bone remodeling

red bones marrow is important in the production of new bone cells

False

calcium plays an essential role in all of the following except:

acts as chemical messenger released by neurons to excite skeletal muscle

mature bones are remolded throughout life via a process known as___

appositional growth

osteogenic cells are bone stem cells that differentiate into osteoblasts and osteoclasts.

false

appositional bone growth is a process that___

forms new bone growth on the surface of the older bone

the center cavity of the diaphysis of a long bone is called the___

marrow cavity

new bone is deposited by cells known as___

osteoblasts

When___become enclosed in lacunae, they become cells called___

osteoblasts; osteocytes

which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?

storage of red bloods cells

most blood cells are produced in the red marrow of bones.

true

what would you find in the marrow cavity of the diaphysis of an adult humerous (arm bone)?

yellow bone marrow