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Which of following is a function of the skeletal system?
blood cell production
calcium homeostasis
body support
protection of internal organs
All of the answers are correct.
When a fractured bone heals it leaves a thickened region known as a ____________.
fracture hematoma callus bone scab tuberosity
This cell (osteoclast) functions to _________.
lay down matrix fibers build bone maintain bone break down bone
Spongy bone is filled with ____________.
compact bone red marrow the osteons fatty marrow
A vertebra is an example of a(n) __________ bone.
dense flat irregular short
In relationship to the diaphysis of a long bone, the osteons are
diagonal. radial. anterior. proximal. parallel.
A drop in blood calcium levels stimulates the secretion of __________.
parathyroid hormone growth hormone calcitonin thyroid hormone
A bone scan of an older patient revealed the beginnings of osteoporosis. Which of these interventions is notrecommended?
bed rest vitamin D supplements calcium supplements vitamin C supplements
Migration of osteoblasts into the ___________ creates the __________.
epiphysis, secondary ossification center diaphysis, secondary ossification center epiphysis, primary ossification center diaphysis, tertiary ossification center
Where in the body does the production of precursors for the synthesis of calcitriol occur?
small intestine kidneys bone skin liver
Which of these forms by intramembranous bone formation?
mandible carpal bones humerus long bones
Which of these is a primary role of the skeletal system?
leverage calcium homeostasis muscle attachment site All of these are primary roles of the skeletal system.
Which of the following are not components of the skeletal system?
tendons bones cartilage ligaments other tissues that connect bones
Which of the following characteristics applies to the cells known as osteoclasts?
They are stem cells. They are mature bone cells. The cells dissolve matrix. The cells secrete matrix.
Osteoblasts differentiate from __________.
osteocytes
osteomedullary cells
osteoclasts
osteoprogenitor cells