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physiology week 5
Nightingale physiology week 5 quiz
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| the cells responsible for active erosion of bone minerals are called : | osteoclasts |
| because of how the clavicle articulates with the scapula, all shoulder movements involve the sternoclavicular joint | true |
| which structures are unique to the fetal skull and provide additional space for molding the head shape as the baby passes through the birth canal? | fontanels |
| until bone growth in length is complete, a layer of the cartilage, known as the ______, remains between the epiphysis and diaphysis. | Epiphyseal plate |
| In Intramembranous ossification, the process of appositional growth refers to the: | addition of an outside layer of osseous tissue on flat bones |
| The ulna articulates proximally with the: | humerous |
| which of the following is not a characteristic of the diaphysis? | provides a bulbous shape for attachment of muscle |
| the humerus articulates proximally with the clavicle. | false |
| before childbirth, the symphysis pubis softens | true |
| during childbirth, a baby passes through an imaginary place called the: | pelvic outlet. |
| which of the following is not one of the primary functions performed by bones? | Hormonal production |
| If the cribriform plate is damaged, there is a chance of: | infectous materials passing from the nose to the brain |
| one similarity between the structures of the foot and hand is the equivalent degrees of movement of both the thumb and the big toe. | false. |
| the human hand has greater dexterity than the forepaw of any animal because of the freely movable joint of the : | thumb |
| which of the following is not dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blood? | all of the above are dependent on the proper amount of calcium ions in the blood. |