ch7 skeletal system

Question 1

bones stores vital substances such as

Answer 1

calcium & fat

Question 2

hormones regulate calcium storages

Answer 2

calcium

Question 3

increase storage

Answer 3

calcitonin

Question 4

reduces stores of calcium

Answer 4

parathyroid hormones

Question 5

process of cell formation

Answer 5

hematopoiesis

Question 6

soft connective tissue inside the hard walls of bones that produces both red and white blood cells

Answer 6

red bone marrow

Question 7

4 major classifications of bone structure

Answer 7

1. long bone- ex: humerus
2. short bone- ex: carpals
3. flat bone- ex: frontal
4. irregular bone - ex: vertebrate

Question 8

round bone develope within a tendon ex: patellar

Answer 8

sesamoid

Question 9

hollow tube made of hard compact bone; hence ridge / strong structure but light enough to cause movement

Answer 9

diaphysis

Question 10

hollow area inside the diaphysis that contains soft yellow bone marrow( fat)

Answer 10

medullary cavity

Question 11

spongy bone of the end of the bone filled with red bone marrow

Answer 11

epiphysis

Question 12

thin layers of cartilage covering each epiphysis

- functions like a rubber cushion

Answer 12

articular cartilage

Question 13

a strong membrane of dense fibrous tissue that covers the bone except the articular cartilage

Answer 13

periosteum

Question 14

membrane that lines the medullary cavity

Answer 14

endosteum