chapter 2 body systems

Question 1

skeletal system includes?

Answer 1

all the bones , and connective tissue at the joints

Question 2

skeletal system function

Answer 2

to support the body, provide movement, and protect internal organs
stores phosphorus, calcium and marrow

Question 3

osteoblasts

Answer 3

forms bones
cells produce collagen fibers and deposits calcium salts and phosphate
mixture of proteins and mineral gives bones hardness

Question 4

osteoblasts and osteoclast

Answer 4

in balance are involves in bone growth and development

Question 5

long bones

Answer 5

arms and legs

Question 6

short bones

Answer 6

wrist, ankles

Question 7

flat bones

Answer 7

protect inner organs (brain and heart)

Question 8

seasmoid bones

Answer 8

shape like a seame seed, patella

Question 10

bone disorders

Answer 10

fractures
metabolic diseases
neoplastic diseases
infections
developmental abnormalites

Question 11

common lab test for bones

Answer 11

(alp) alkaline phosphatase
manesium
(esr) erthrocyte sedimentaton
uric acid

Question 12

orthopedists

Answer 12

a specialist who treats bone disorders

Question 13

rheumatologist

Answer 13

specialist who treats joint disorders