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Chapter 6-Anatomy And Physiology From Science to Life, 2nd Edition

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Chapter 6-Anatomy And Physiology From Science to Life, 2nd Edition

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

1. List and briefly describe the six main functions of the skeletal system.
  Ans: The skeletal system is used for support for the soft tissues of the body and as attachment sites for tendons of most skeletal muscles. The skeletal system also functions in protection for the internal organs. The skeletal system assists in movement working together with the muscle system. Skeletal system aids in mineral homeostasis by storing several minerals and releasing them into the bloodstream on demand. Within some bones is red bone marrow that produces all blood cells. Bones are also a storage site for triglycerides throughout the body.
  Difficulty:  medium

 

2. Which of the following cell types is primarily responsible for breaking down osseous (bony) matrix?
  A)  osteoblast    B)  osteocyte    C)  chondroclast    D)  osteoclast    E)  chondrocyte
  Ans:  D     Difficulty:  medium

 

3. What is the basic unit of compact bone tissue?
  A)  osteon    B)  stroma    C)  lamellae    D)  chromosome    E)  lacunae
  Ans:  A     Difficulty:  easy

 

4. Spongy bone lacks
  A)  Lamellae    B)  Lacunae    C)  Osteocytes    D)  Osteons    E)  Blood
  Ans:  D     Difficulty:  medium

 

5. Which type of bone is the femur?
  A) Long bone D) Irregular bone
  B) Short bone E) Sesamoid bone
  C) Flat bone    
  Ans:  A     Difficulty:  medium

 

6. Which type of bone is the scapula?
  A) Long bone D) Irregular bone
  B) Short bone E) Sesamoid bone
  C) Flat bone    
  Ans:  C     Difficulty:  medium

 

7. Which of the following bones originates from dense fibrous connective tissue?
  A)  sternum    B)  temporal bone    C)  femur    D)  cervical vertebrae    E)  humerus
  Ans:  B     Difficulty:  medium

 

8. The epiphyseal plate of a long bone is made of which of these types of tissue?
  A) elastic cartilage D) dense fibrous connective tissue
  B) hyaline cartilage E) loose areolar connective tissue
  C) fibrocartilage    
  Ans:  B     Difficulty:  medium

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