The periosteum is anchored to the bone by collagen fibers called _____ fibers.
A. transverse
B. perforating
C. penetrating
D. connecting
E. cementing
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Question 2) The bones of the fingers and toes (phalanges) are categorized as _____ bones.
A. long
B. irregular
C. short
D. flat
E. sesamoid
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Question 3) The bones of the wrist are classified as _____ bones.
A. long
B. regular
C. short
D. irregular
E. flat
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Question 4) Which is not true about the periosteum?
A. It includes two layers: outer fibrous and inner cellular.
B. It is composed of dense regular connective tissue.
C. It provides stem cells for bone growth and repair.
D. It is anchored to the bone by collagen fibers.
E. It covers the entire bone surface, with the exception of articular areas.
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Question 5) Bone is considered an important storage reservoir for
A. calcium, phosphate, and lipids.
B. steroids, proteins, and complex carbohydrates.
C. glycogen, nitrogenous bases, and calcium.
D. phosphate, glycogen, and nonpolar amino acids.
E. calcium, complex carbohydrates, and polar amino acids.
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Question 6) Where does hemopoiesis occur?
A. Epiphyseal line
B. Endosteum
C. Red bone marrow
D. Yellow bone marrow
E. Nutrient foramina
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Question 7) Which is not a function of bone?
A. Protection
B. Mineral storage
C. Body movement
D. Hormone synthesis
E. Hemopoiesis
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Question 8) Skin is very tough but extremely sensitive. Explain how some structures in the skin allow it to withstand a vigorous pinch and tug, while other structures allow it to detect the presence of a mosquito on your arm.
What will be an ideal response?
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Question 9) Which type of cartilage is found in the intervertebral discs?
A. Hyaline cartilage
B. Fibrocartilage
C. Reticular cartilage
D. Articular cartilage
E. Elastic cartilage
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Question 10) Which is an alternate term for compact bone?
A. Cancellous bone
B. Trabecular bone
C. Spongy bone
D. Diploe
E. Cortical bone
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