General

Question 1

What is the correct name for the process of bone formation?

Answer 1

Ossification

Question 2

Which mineral plays a major role in healthy bone formation?

Answer 2

Calcium

Question 3

What is the name we give to bone disease when the bones become impaired, porous and thinner?

Answer 3

Osteoporosis

Question 4

Children’s bones are ______ than bones in adults.

Answer 4

Softer

Question 5

How many bones are there in the human skeleton?

Answer 5

206

Question 6

The Axial Skeleton consists of which of the following?

Answer 6

Cranium Sternum Ribs Coccyx

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system related to red and white blood cells?

Answer 7

Production

Question 8

An Ectomorph has which of the following characteristics?

Answer 8

Thin Flat chest

Question 9

A Mesomorph has which of the following characteristics?

Answer 9

Overly mature appearance

Question 10

The end of a long bone is called the

Answer 10

Epiphysis

Question 11

The shaft of a long bone is called the

Answer 11

Diaphysis

Question 12

The pelvic bone is which type of bone?

Answer 12

Flat

Question 13

The patella is which type of bone?

Answer 13

Sesamoid

Question 14

The carpals and tarsals are examples of which type of bone?

Answer 14

Short

Question 15

Which of the following would you find in the medullary cavity of a long bone?

Answer 15

Bone Marrow

Question 16

Smoother movement is a _______effect of exercise on the skeletal system.

Answer 16

Short Term