Bones,skeleton + movement 1

Question 1

The vertebral column is a major part of which skeleton?

Answer 1

Axial skeleton

Question 2

Which part of the skeleton is primarily associated with movement?

Answer 2

Appendicular skeleton

Question 3

How many bones are in the human body?

Answer 3

206

Question 4

The humerus is an example of which type of bone?

Answer 4

long bone

Question 5

An example of a sesamoid bone is the

Answer 5

Patella

Question 6

Osteocytes are responsible for

Answer 6

Maintaining metabolism; waste and nutrient exchange

Question 7

Long bones extend in length by growing from the middle

Answer 7

false

Question 8

In long bones, red bone marrow is present mainly in the diaphysis

Answer 8

false

Question 9

which of the following joint types are associated with movement?

Answer 9

Cartilaginous and fibrous

Question 10

Ligaments join:

Answer 10

bone to bone

Question 11

Tendons join:

Answer 11

muscle to bone

Question 12

The cartilage at articulating surfaces is:

Answer 12

Hyaline cartilage

Question 13

which two of the following are not used in the classification of synovial joints?

Answer 13

wedge and arch

Question 14

which are used in the classification of synovial joints?

Answer 14

Hinge, planar, saddle,ball and socket, pivot, Condyloid

Question 15

Which cells are involved in bone resorption?

Answer 15

osteoclasts

Question 16

levels of extracellular Ca2+ are maintained in the region of

Answer 16

1-2mM

Question 17

Ca2+ mobilisation from bone is enhanced by

Answer 17

parathyroid hormone from the parathyroid

Question 18

Which cells that may link mechanical stress to bone remodelling?

Answer 18

Osteocytes

Question 19

the detection of mechanical stress by osteocytes may include

Answer 19

ion channels and integrins