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Skeletal System Exam Revision Flashcards

1
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Name 4 functions/purpose of the skeletal system

A

Provides body with a framework to suspend muscles and organs

Provides: protection and support

Contains Joints which create movement.

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2
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What attaches muscle to a bone

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Tendons

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3
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What type of tissue is a tendon

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Connective Tissue

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4
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What can be found inside a bone and name the 2 types

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Bone Marrow
Red and Yellow

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5
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What does red bone marrow produce

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ALL cells

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6
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Name 3 types of cells produced in the red bone marrow

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Erythrocytes
Thrombocytes
Leukocytes

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7
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What is the main type of blood cancer

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Leukaemia

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8
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What is a common symptom of blood cancers

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Bone Pain

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9
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Which parts of the skeleton contain red bone marrow (name 2)

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Axial Skeleton
Apendicular skeleton

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10
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What does the skeleton provide a large surface area for

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Mineral Homeostasis

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11
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Name 3 minerals found in the skeleton

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Calcium
Magnesium
Phosphorus

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12
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Describe 3 properties of bone

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Living
Has rich blood supply
Strong but flexible

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13
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What can be found/is stored in Yellow Bone Marrow

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Triglycerides (Fats)

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14
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What type of cells are ALL bone cells

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Osteogenic Cells

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15
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What process do bone cells undergo to reproduce/replicate.

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Mitosis

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16
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What is the name for an immature bone building cell

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OsteoBlast

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17
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What is the name for a mature bone cell

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Osteocyte

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18
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Name 2 substances that Osteoblasts secrete

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Collagen
Bony Matrix

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19
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What is the name of the bone cell responsible for breaking down of bone

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Osteoclast

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20
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What do Osteoclasts contain which help to break down the bone matrix

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Lots of Lysosomes

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21
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What happens on a cellular level if some experiences Osteoporosis

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Too much osteoclast activity compared to osteoblast activity.

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22
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Name 2 things which contribute to bone building activity

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Weight bearing exercises stimulates osteoblast activity

Sex Hormones - Oestrogen

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23
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Give another risk factors for developing Osteoporosis (aside from age)

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Trauma eg fractures or surgery

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24
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Give an example Type and name of a bone where Compact Bone can be found

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Long Bone - Femur

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25
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Name 2 features of compact Bone.

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Always on outside of bone
Strong

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26
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What is the double layered membrane called of compact bone

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Periosteum

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27
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Looking at a femur - name the two parts - both ends and shaft

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Epiphysis (ends) and Diaphysis (Long shaft)

28
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What does the distal epiphysis mean

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Farthest away

29
Q

Name 2 hormones which stimulate bone development

A

Growth Hormone
Thyroid Hormone

30
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Other than Growth Hormone and Thyroid hormone name others which can impact on bone development.

A

Testosterone
Oestrogen

31
Q

Name the location on a bone which synthesises bone from cartiledge cells

A

Epiphyseal Growth Plate

32
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What does the Epiphyseal Growth Plate do

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Causes a bone to get longer

33
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Explain how a bone can get thicker - ie the process

A

By using Osteoblasts in the Periosteum

34
Q

Define Gout

A

Uric acid crystal deposits in synovial joints

35
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Who is most prone to Gout

A

Men over 40 years

36
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Describe the process by which Gout forms in the body

A

Uric acid crystals form on cartilage surfaces.
White Blood Cells activate acute inflammation

37
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What can you expect to see in blood tests from someone suffering with Gout

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HyperUricaemia: an elevated level of uric acid in the blood

38
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Name 2 causes of HyperUricaemia

A

Overproduction of Uric acid
Underexcretion of Uric acid

39
Q

Name a dietary cause of Gout

A

High intake of purine rich foods

40
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Name 4 symptoms of Gout

A

Painful/Red/Hot/Swollen Joints
Shiny skin over joint
Monoarticular (one joint)

41
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Name a common joint which can be affected by Gout

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Big Toe

42
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What is a Tophi - in Gout

A

Urate crystal deposit causing a nodule under the skin

43
Q

Name 2 Allopathic Treatments for Gout

A

Allopuronol
Corticosteriod Injections

44
Q

Name 3 types of muscle

A

Skeletal
Cardiac
Smooth

45
Q

Name 2 striated muscle types

A

Cardiac
Skeletal

46
Q

Is Smooth muscle striated or non striated

A

Non striated

47
Q

Name a type of voluntary muscle

A

Skeletal

48
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Name 2 types of Involuntary muscles

A

Cardiac

49
Q

What type of disease is Osteoarthritis (what causes)

A

Degenerative - wear and tear

50
Q

What type of disease is Rheumatoid Arthritis (causes)

A

Autoimmune

51
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What tissues are affected in Osteoarthritis

A

Articular Cartilage

52
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What tissues are affected in Rheumatoid Arthritis

A

Synovial Membrane

53
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What types of joint are affected in Osteoarthritis

A

Large weight bearing joints eg Hip and Knee

54
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What types of joint are affected in Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Any synovial joints (systemic)

55
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What is the age of onset for Osteoarthritis

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50 plus

56
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What is the age of onset for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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30 to 50

57
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Does Osteoarthritis affect both sides

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No - asymmetrical

58
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Does Rhueumatoid Arthritis affect both sides

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Yes - symmetrical

59
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What can you expect to see on radiology tests for Osteoarthritis

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Narrowed joint space and osteophytes

60
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What can you expect to see on radiology tests for Rheumatoid arthritis

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Bone erosions on x ray

61
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What will blood tests find for osteoarthritis

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Nothing Abnormal

62
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What will blood tests find for Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Raised CRP levels
Raised ESR levels (rheumatoid factor)

63
Q

Name 4 signs and symptoms of Osteo arthritis

A

Gradual onset: months or years to develop

Morning stiffness: less than 30 minutes

Joints become disformed: eg distal fingers

No systemic symptoms

Bone spurs form

64
Q

Name 4 signs and symptoms of Rheumatoid Arthritis

A

Bi-lateral/symmetrical joint pain: hands and feet mostly (small joints)

Morning stiffness:
more than 1 hour

Deformities occur:
Swans neck fingers

Systemic Symptoms:
Weight loss, fatigue

Subcutaneous Nodules

65
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Name 2 triggers for Rheumatoid Arthritis

A

HLA-DR4 and DR1 gene
Environmental Triggers

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