Question 1

The thyroid gland secretes growth hormone.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

The hard palate is composed of the

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A)  sphenoid and ethmoid bones.
B)  nasal conchae and vomer bones.
C)  zygomatic and lacrimal bones.
D)  maxillary and palatine bones.E) All of the above
F) C) and D) D

Question 3

The axial skeleton includes

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A)  the upper and lower limbs and pelvic and pectoral girdles.
B)  the skull,hyoid bone,thoracic cage,and vertebral column.
C)  the radius,ulna,carpals,and phalanges.
D)  the femur,tibia,and fibula.E) A) and C)
F) C) and D) B

Question 4

The appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head,neck,and trunk.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Osteoclasts are

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A)  cells that secrete bone matrix.
B)  mature bone cells that maintain the matrix.
C)  immature bone cells that give rise to osteocytes.
D)  cells that break down bone matrix.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Which of the following describes the function(s) of the skeletal system?

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A)  It interacts with muscles,providing movement.
B)  It stores inorganic salts.
C)  It protects organs,especially in the head and thorax.
D)  All of the above describe skeletal system functions.E) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 7

Which of the following is not a function of bones?

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A)  Contraction
B)  Attachment for muscles
C)  Blood cell production
D)  Storage of inorganic saltsE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Red bone marrow functions in the formation of

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A)  red blood cells,white blood cells,and platelets.
B)  red blood cells only.
C)  white blood cells only.
D)  red and white blood cells only.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C) A

Question 9

The first cervical vertebra is the axis and the second is the atlas.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A bone shaft is the diaphysis;the expanded parts at the ends are the epiphyses.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

As a person ages,osteoblasts outnumber osteoclasts.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

If the supply of blood cells is deficient,yellow marrow may change into red marrow.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells,whereas osteoblasts are bone-forming cells.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The sternum is part of the

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A)  pectoral girdle.
B)  pelvic girdle.
C)  axial skeleton.
D)  appendicular skeleton.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 15

Peter receives a blow to the front of the knee on the soccer field and collapses.The bruised bone is the ___________.

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The answer of Peter receives a blow to the front...

Question 16

Which of the following bones is not part of the orbit of the skull?

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A)  Ethmoid
B)  Sphenoid
C)  Vomer
D)  FrontalE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 17

Blood cell formation is called _____________.

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The answer of Blood cell formation is called _____________....

Question 18

The number of bones in the skeletal system is

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A)  the same for everyone.
B)  more for males than females.
C)  more for females than males.
D)  variable.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 19

Perforating canals form transverse channels in bone tissue.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A young woman is in a car accident.When she regains consciousness,she notices a sharp pain in her left arm.Looking down,she sees a bone sticking out.This is a compound fracture.

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A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Skeletal System

The thyroid gland secretes growth hormone.

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The hard palate is composed of the

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The axial skeleton includes

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The appendicular skeleton consists of the parts that support and protect the head,neck,and trunk.

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Osteoclasts are

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Which of the following describes the function(s) of the skeletal system?

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Which of the following is not a function of bones?

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Red bone marrow functions in the formation of

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The first cervical vertebra is the axis and the second is the atlas.

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A bone shaft is the diaphysis;the expanded parts at the ends are the epiphyses.

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As a person ages,osteoblasts outnumber osteoclasts.

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If the supply of blood cells is deficient,yellow marrow may change into red marrow.

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Osteoclasts are bone-resorbing cells,whereas osteoblasts are bone-forming cells.

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The sternum is part of the

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Peter receives a blow to the front of the knee on the soccer field and collapses.The bruised bone is the ___________.

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Which of the following bones is not part of the orbit of the skull?

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Blood cell formation is called _____________.

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The number of bones in the skeletal system is

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Perforating canals form transverse channels in bone tissue.

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A young woman is in a car accident.When she regains consciousness,she notices a sharp pain in her left arm.Looking down,she sees a bone sticking out.This is a compound fracture.

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