chapter 6 pearson

The menisci of the knee are made of __________.

fibrocartilage

Match the description to the correct stage of bone repair: Activity of fibroblasts and osteoblasts creates an overgrown splint around the fracture site

fibrocartilage callus

Hypocalcemia leads to

hyperexcitability

Growth of a cartilage in which the chondrocytes within the matrix become active and secrete new matrix, expanding the cartilage from within is known as __________.

interstitial groth

This hormone normally associated with its effects on weight and energy balance, also plays a role in bone density.

leptin

Match the description to the correct answer: Has a length greater than width.

long bone

A hormone that modulates the activity of growth hormone, ensuring proper bone formation

thyroid hormone

All of the following are stored in the matrix of bones, except __________.

vitamin d

Match the following: Articular cartilages

Covers the ends of most bones at moveable joints

Match the following function of bone to its description: Anchorage.

As a result, we can walk, grasp objects, and breathe

Match the following descriptions of the important functions of bone: Triglyceride (fat) storage

A source of energy for the body, is stored in bone cavities

Match the type of cartilaginous feature to the correct description: Fibrocartilage

Able to withstand heavy loads and absorb shock

Match the description to the correct function of the skeletal system: Hematopoiesis

Blood cell production

Correctly match the definition and term: The inorganic minerals contained in the intercellular matrix of bone

Calcium phosphate (hydroxyapatite)

Match the description to the correct function of the skeletal system: Mineral storage

Calcium phosphate repository

Match the description to the correct function of the skeletal system: Protection

Encloses brain and other soft organs

Match the following descriptions of the important functions of bone: Hormone production

Helps to regulate insulin secretion, glucose homeostasis, and energy expenditure

Match the type of cartilaginous feature to the correct description: Elastic cartilage

Located in the external ear and epiglottis

Match the description to the correct answer: Ovoid bone found in a tendon

Sesamoid bone

Match the description to the correct answer: Approximately equal in length and width

Short bone

Match the description to the correct function of the skeletal system: Movement

Site of attachment for skeletal muscles

Match the following descriptions of the important functions of bone: Support

Supports the body and cradles its soft organs

Match the following: Nasal cartilage

Supports the external nose

Match the following descriptions of the important functions of bone: Protection

Surrounds the brain, spinal cord, and heart

At the end of secondary ossification, hyaline cartilage can be found __________.

at the epiphyseal plates

The bones in the long axis of the body make up the __________.

axial skeleton

Bones serve as an important reservoir for __________.

calcium

Match the description to the correct answer regarding bone tissue: Major inorganic component of bone

calcium phosphate

Hydroxyapatites in bone matrix that give bone its hardness are primarily composed of __________.

calcium phosphates

Osteocytes maintain contact allowing them to communicate and permitting nutrients and wastes to be relayed from one osteocyte to the next through __________.

canaliculi

Correctly match the definition and term: Cartilage cells

chondrocytes

Replacement of hyaline cartilage with bony tissue to form a bone.

endochondral ossification

Which of the following is true with respect to hyaline cartilage?

most abundant skeletal cartilage

The cells that maintain mature compact bone marix are __________.

osteocytes

Correctly match the term and description: Bone stem cell

osteoprogenitor cell

When Ca2+ concentration in the blood becomes lower than normal, __________.

parathyroid hormone is relaesed

Correctly match the definition and term: Fibrous connective tissue membrane that covers the outer surface of long bone

periosteum

Which of the following bones belong to the axial skeleton?

ribs

Normally considered to be a neurotransmitter that regulates sleep and mood, this hormone is a hormonal go-between bone formation and destruction.

serotonin