Chapter 6 (MC): The Skeletal System

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology 6th Edition By Scanlon - Sanders

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Chapter 6 (MC): The Skeletal System

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

  1. Which statement is true of compact bone?
a. It is made of osteons (haversian systems) and found within flat and irregular bones.
b. It is made of osteons and found in the diaphysis of a long bone.
c. It is not made of osteons and is found in the diaphysis of a long bone.
d. It is not made of osteons and is found within flat and irregular bones.

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. Which statement is true of spongy bone?
a. It is made of osteons (haversian systems) and found within flat and irregular bones.
b. It is made of osteons and found in the diaphysis of a long bone.
c. It is not made of osteons and is found in the diaphysis of a long bone.
d. It is not made of osteons and is found within flat and irregular bones.

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. Which statement is NOT true of long bones?
a. The diaphysis is the shaft, made of compact bone.
b. An epiphysis is an end, made mostly of spongy bone.
c. Blood vessels are found in compact bone.
d. The marrow cavity contains yellow bone marrow, and is in the center of each epiphysis.

 

 

ANS:  D                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. Which statement is NOT true of osteons (haversian systems)?
a. They are found in compact bone.
b. They are found in spongy bone.
c. They contain osteocytes in rings of bone matrix.
d. They have a good blood supply.

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. The regulation of the calcium content of adult bones is a function of the:
a. osteocytes c. osteoclasts
b. osteoblasts d. fibroblasts

 

 

ANS:  A                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

 

  1. The production of new bone matrix for growth or repair is a function of the:
a. osteocytes c. osteoclasts
b. osteoblasts d. fibroblasts

 

 

ANS:  B                    PTS:   1                    REF:   Rev Ques 1

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