SELF ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS Flashcards
Skin pigmentation seen in different races is due to differences in…
melanin metabolism; NOT number of melanocytes
What are chondroblasts derived from?
mesenchymal cells
The first event in osteogenesis is the formation of a stacked layer of cells in bone. Osteoid is then secreted by…
osteoblasts
Where does intramembranous bone formation occur? What bones is it responsible for the formation of? Does it create spongy or compact bone? Does it require a cartilage precursor?
in mesenchymal tissue; forms flat bones of the body; creates spongy and compact bone; does not require a cartilage precursor
Most common site for osteoporoitic fracture?
vertebra!!!
This drug binds to the receptor activator of nuclear kappa B ligand (RANKL) to prevent the conversion of osteoblasts to osteoclasts.
Denosumab (OPG)
What are the peripheral neuronal fibers that transmit nociceptive information?
C and alpha-delta fibers
Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than (blank) months.
3
T/F: Spinal taps are usually done at low lumbar levels, because the spinal cord ends at L2 and thus is not likely to be injured by this approach.
True
At what vertebral level does the subarachnoid space end?
S2
Do lamina make up part of the intervertebral foramen?
No
Features of lumbar vertebra
large body
thick intervertebral disc
facets that face medial and lateral
mamillary process for the attachment of muscles
Does the hypodermis have a large amount of adipose tissue and large blood vessels?
Yes
The TRPV1 is a receptor that responds to chemical, thermal, and mechanical stimuli. It is involved with nociceptor signal transduction. Where is the TRPV1 receptor located?
in the peripheral sensory terminal
What is responsible for the age related increased resistance to bending in the femur?
increased diameter of the diaphysis
