Chapter 9 Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Chapter 9  Nutrients Involved in Bone Health

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

1) The spongy bone that is found within the ends of long bones is called

1. A) cortical.
2. B) osteoblast.
3. C) collagen.
4. D) trabecular.

Answer:  D

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Skill:  Factual

2) Which of the following is FALSE about trabecular bone?

1. A) very sensitive to changes in hormones and nutritional deficiencies
2. B) porous and spongy in composition
3. C) turnover is very rapid
4. D) comprises approximately 80% of the skeleton

Answer:  D

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Skill:  Conceptual

3) When does bone growth and modeling start?

1. A) during fetal development
2. B) at birth
3. C) during infancy
4. D) during childhood

Answer:  A

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Skill:  Applied

4) Which of the following refers to the two-step process in which bone tissue is recycled?

1. A) bone growth
2. B) bone modeling
3. C) bone remodeling
4. D) bone regeneration

Answer:  C

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Skill:  Factual

5) Bone cells that are responsible for bone resorption are called

1. A) osteoclasts.
2. B) cortical.
3. C) osteoblasts.
4. D) trabecular.

Answer:  A

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Skill:  Applied