The Skeletal System Overview And The Disease Hyperparathyroidism Quiz

10 Questions | By Highlands | Updated: Dec 26, 2012 | Attempts: 261

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Gives a brief overview quiz of the skeletal system and six questions over the skeletal disease Hyperparathyroidism. Read each question carefully and chose the answer that best goes with each question.

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1.

True or False: The skeletal system provides shape and support, protects internal organs, stores minerals and fat, regulates breathing, makes blood cells and platelets, and assists movement for the body.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
2.

Which of the following is NOT part of the vertebrae column in the human body? [Note: Some answers may have vertebrae excluded. i.e. If cervical vertebrae was included, only cervical would show as an answer choice.]
- A.
  
  Lumbar.
- B.
  
  Pubis.
- C.
  
  Thoracic.
- D.
  
  Sacrum.
- E.
  
  Coccyx.
3.

Of Which of the following is not part of the tooth itself?
- A.
  
  Enamel
- B.
  
  Dentin
- C.
  
  Gum
- D.
  
  Pulp
4.

Which type of joint is slightly moveable?
- A.
  
  Synarthrosis
- B.
  
  Diarthrosis
- C.
  
  Amphiarthrosis
5.

What do the parathyroid glands release to such a quantity that it causes hyperparathyroidism?
- A.
  
  HTP
- B.
  
  ATM
- C.
  
  PTH
- D.
  
  OTC
6.

Which stage has excessive parathyroid hormones due to an abnormality elsewhere in the body?
- A.
  
  Primary Hyperparathyroidism.
- B.
  
  Secondary Hyperparathyroidism.
- C.
  
  Tertiary Hyperparathyroidism.
7.

Which is the most common form of primary hyperparathyroidism?
- A.
  
  Hyperplasia.
- B.
  
  Adenoma.
- C.
  
  Carcinoma.
8.

Which stage of hyperparathyroidism has not been approved for Calcimetics, a new class of drug that turns off the parathormone secretion?
- A.
  
  Primary.
- B.
  
  Secondary.
- C.
  
  Tertiary.
9.

True or False: An estimated 100,000 people develop hyperparathyroidism each year in the United States.
- A.
  
  True.
- B.
  
  False.
10.

In the phrase, “Moans, groans, stones, and bones . . . with psychic overtones,” stones refer to . . .
- A.
  
  Bone-related complications.
- B.
  
  Kidney stones.
- C.
  
  Gastointestinal symptoms of constipation.
- D.
  
  Effects on the central nervous system.