Bone Jeopardy

Question 1

This biological compound, found in beans, meat, fish, and nuts help to support bone health.

Accepted Answer

Protein

Question 2

This vitamin, produced by bacteria, is artificially added to milk.

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

Question 3

The human skeleton has this number of bones.

Accepted Answer

206

Question 4

These metal devices are placed inside the body to hold bone pieces in the correct position.

Accepted Answer

Pins

Question 5

The process of bone hardening is known as this.

Accepted Answer

ossification

Question 6

The bone is also known as the collar bone.

Accepted Answer

Clavicle

Question 7

What is the tissue inside bones that produces blood cells?

Accepted Answer

Marrow

Question 8

This is the type of cancer that affects bone marrow.

Accepted Answer

Leukemia

Question 9

This soft, flexible substance is what your skeleton is originally made of.

Accepted Answer

Cartilage

Question 10

A doctor places this device on the outside of the body to keep a broken bone from moving.

Accepted Answer

Cast

Question 11

This chemical helps bones harden.

Accepted Answer

Phosphorus

Question 12

This is the name of the small bones of both the fingers and the toes.

Accepted Answer

Phalanges

Question 13

Doctors use this piece of technology to take pictures of broken bones inside the body.

Accepted Answer

X-Ray

Question 14

When a bone breaks, this forms over the broken blood vessels in the bone.

Accepted Answer

Blood Clot

Question 15

Too much of this on a bone can cause a break.

Accepted Answer

Pressure

Question 16

The common name for this bone is the skull.

Accepted Answer

Cranium

Question 17

This is largest bone in the body.

Accepted Answer

Femur

Question 18

This type of cell builds up new bone.

Accepted Answer

Osteoblasts

Question 19

This mineral, found in milk, helps to create strong bones.

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Question 20

This type of cell breaks down old bone.

Accepted Answer

Osteoclasts

Question 21

This open, lace-like structure is the framework found inside bird bones.

Accepted Answer

Latticework

Question 22

This device is placed inside the large break of a bone, with stem cells to help the break heal.

Accepted Answer

Scaffold

Question 23

This is the medical term for a break.

Accepted Answer

Fracture

Question 24

What field of medicine uses stem cells, growth factors, and scaffolds to help heal bones?

Accepted Answer

Regenerative Medicine

Question 25

This is one of the bones of the ear. It is known as the "hammer."

Accepted Answer

Malleus

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