Hormonal regulation of bone growth

Question 1

produced by the pituitary gland, Stimulates epiphyseal

Answer 1

Growth hormone

Question 2

ensures that the skeleton retains proper proportions

Answer 2

Thyroid hormone

Question 3

Promote bone growth, Later induces closure of epiphyseal plates

Answer 3

Sex hormones

Question 4

bone is a type of osseous tissue with a low density and strength but very high surface area, that fills the inner cavity of long bones.

Answer 4

Cancellous

Question 5

growth of a bone by addition of bone tissue to its surface

Answer 5

Appositional growth

Question 6

A fracture in which the bone breaks cleanly but does not penetrate the skin.

Answer 6

Simple

Question 7

When broken ends of the protrude (project) through the skin.

Answer 7

Compound

Question 8

the bone ends are coaxed back into position by the physician’s hands.

Answer 8

Closed reduction

Question 9

the bones ends are joined surgically with pins or wires.

Answer 9

Open reduction

Question 10

Characterized by low bone mass, Bone reabsorption outpaces bone deposition, Occurs most often in women after menopause

Answer 10

Osteoporosis

Question 11

Occurs in adults – bones are inadequately mineralized

Answer 11

Osteomalacia

Question 12

Occurs in children –
analogous to osteomalacia, calcium salts are not deposited properly, bones of growing children are soft, bowed legs, skull, rib cage, and pelvic deformities result

Answer 12

Rickets

Question 13

Characterized by excessive and abnormal remodeling of bone tissue, and affects 3% of the elderly.

Answer 13

Paget’s disease