Exam 2

Question 1

Function of the skeletal system?

Answer 1

• Support
• Movement
• Protection
• Storage (calcium, phosphorus, fat)

Question 2

Components of skeletal system

Answer 2

• Bones
• Cartilages
• Joints
• Ligaments
• Other connective tissues

Question 3

Bone Types

Answer 3

• Compact

- Spongy

Question 4

Types of Bone Cells

Answer 4

Osteocytes, Osteoblasts, Osteclasts

Question 5

Hyaline Cartilage–Give fact, purpose and examples

Answer 5

• Most Abundant
• Provides support through flexibility
• Articular Cartilages, Costal Cartilage, larynx, trachea, and nose.

Question 6

Elastic Cartilage–Give fact, purpose and examples

Answer 6

• Elastic fibers
• can handle repeated bending
• Ear and Epiglottis

Question 7

Fibrocartilage-

Answer 7

• Resists compression and tension.

- Intervertebral discs and pubic symphysis