Bone Biology Basics

Question 1

Bone is considered as an organ because it stores fat, creates red blood cells, and has a reservoir of minerals.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

What material gives bone its overall structure and shape?

Accepted Answer

Collagen

Question 3

What material provides bone with its hardness?

Accepted Answer

Hydroxyapatite

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of a Fibrous Synarthrodial joint?

Accepted Answer

Syndesmosis (ex: tibio-fibular joint)

Question 5

What are the two major types of joints (arthroses)?

Accepted Answer

Synarthroses, Diarthroses

Question 6

_________ bone is more compact with dense outer surface, and is typically found on bone shafts.

Accepted Answer

Cortical bone

Question 7

What material gives bone its tensile strength?

Accepted Answer

Collagen

Question 8

_________ bone looks spongy (porous) and is found in vertebrae, short bones, and shafts of long bones.

Accepted Answer

Trabecular/Cancellous bone

Question 9

Wolff's Law: Bone is ___________ where it is needed, and __________ where it is not needed.

Accepted Answer

Laid down, Resorbed

Question 10

Which of the following joints allows for the most movement?

Accepted Answer

Synovial joints

Question 11

Bone is not a dynamic tissue.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

Sutures are a type of Diarthroses (cavitated joints).

Accepted Answer

False

Question 13

Which of the following is bone considered?

Accepted Answer

Tissue and Organ

Question 14

Which of the following are types of Synarthroses (solid joints)? Select all that apply.

Accepted Answer

Cartilaginous joints, Fibrous joints

Question 15

Bone is considered a connective tissue because it connects various parts of the body, anchors body, etc.

Accepted Answer

True

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