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| Which of the following is NOT part of the axial skeleton? |
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| Which of the following provides support for the body, attachment sites for muscles, and protection for internal organs? |
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| Which of the following is NOT a function of bones in the human skeletal system? |
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| regulate body temperature |
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| How many bones are found in an adult human skeleton? |
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| The main function of the skull is to |
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| Which of the following contains nerves and blood vessels and runs through the compact bone? |
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Which of the following is true about red marrow?
a. It makes blood cells.
b. It stores fat.
c. It produces new bone.
d. It is found in compact bones of adults. |
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The periosteum is a
a. place for storing fat cells.
b. location for red blood cell production.
c. tough layer of connective tissue surrounding a bone.
d. latticework structure that adds strength to the bone. |
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| tough layer of connective tissue surrounding a bone. |
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Where are Haversian canals located?
a. in the periosteum c. running through cartilage
b. running through compact bone d. running through spongy bone |
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| running through compact bone |
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Which of the following is NOT true about spongy bone?
a. It is less dense than compact bone.
b. It is organized into structures that resemble a bridge’s supporting girders.
c. It is soft and spongy.
d. It adds strength to bone without adding mass. |
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What is the skeleton of an embryo mainly composed of?
a. bone c. bone marrow
b. cartilage d. growth plates |
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What is the function of cells called osteoclasts?
a. build and maintain bone c. support the skin
b. break down bone d. produce blood cells |
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If a bone is broken, which of the following produces new bone tissue to heal the break?
a. marrow c. osteoblasts
b. Haversian canals d. leukocytes |
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Which are mature bone cells embedded in the bone matrix?
a. osteoblasts c. osteoclasts
b. osteocytes d. cartilage |
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Ossification occurs in which of the following?
a. embryos
b. newborn children and teenagers
c. embryos and newborn children
d. embryos, newborn children, and teenagers |
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| embryos, newborn children, and teenagers |
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Ligaments connect
a. cartilage to bone. c. bone to muscle.
b. muscle to muscle. d. bone to bone. |
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What body part has a joint that works in a manner similar to a door?
a. wrist c. skull
b. thumb d. knee |
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About what percentage of the mass of the human body is made up of muscle?
a. less than 10 percent c. 30 percent
b. 20 percent d. more than 40 percent |
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Where is cardiac muscle tissue located in the body?
a. heart c. skull
b. ribs d. bones |
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