skeletal system kahoot
which of the following primary functions of the skeletal system applied to the red bone marrow
blood cell production
red bone marrow functions in the formation of
blood cells
the medullary cavity of a long bone is lined with
endosteum
spongy bone is usually found where in a long bone
epiphyses
T or F: the hand is made up of one bone
false
which of the following contain osteocytes
lacunae
narrow sheets od the calcified metric are referred to as
lamellae
the bones of the upper arms and thighs are classified as
long bones
a primary function of the skeletal system is
maintain calcium and phosphates
the most superior section of the vertebrae are called the
cervical vertebrae
the collar bone is called the
clavicle
osseous tissue is classified as which of the following
connective tissue
T or F the diaphysis is the extruded part of the bone
diaphyses is the answer for one of them
Bone forming cells are called
osteoblasts
the connective tissue covering the outer surface of a bone is the
periosteum
the fingers and toes are called the same name (T or F)
True
which of the following does NOT cause remodeling to occur 1. fractures 2. external stressors 3. RBC count
RBC count
the presence of ___ strongly indicates that the long bone is still growing
an epiphyseal plate
cartilage is NOT found where in an adult
skull
the skull is mostly made of __ tissue surrounded by a layer of ____ tissue
spongy, compact
which of the following is an example of a short bone 1. humerus 2. skull 3. vertebra 4. tarsal bone
tarsal bone
during the process of ___, the existing tissue is replaced with bone
ossification
Immature, active bone cells that produce new bone matrix are termed
osteoblasts
___ are giant bone cells with 50 or more nuclei
osteoclasts
the bone cells that contribute to increases in calcium in blood are the
osteoclasts
Rickets is a condition marked by a softening and bending of bones that occurs in growing children, as a result of ________ deficiency.
vitamin D3
