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Physiology Activity
Week 5
Question | Answer |
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What is are the two types/functions of bone marrow? | Red & yellow – produces red blood cells and stores energy as fat. |
The external portion of the bone is known as | cortical bone |
Bones grow due to activity in the | Epiphyseal plates |
Which of the following is NOT CONSIDERED a long bone. | C5 Vertebral Body |
When an astronaut is in space for 2 months what may happen to their bone density as compared to a person living on earth? | The astronaut will experience bone loss at an increased rate as a person on earth |
Why is cartilage slow to heal. | Because it is semi-solid and flexible and Because has a no or a limited blood supply. |
Which of the following is a location in which you would find fibrous cartilage | Public symphysis and Interverbal discs |
Select the answer that best describes the axial skeletal structure. | Supports and protects organs and Provides framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize the appendicular bones |
Adipocytes, found in the yellow bone marrow, stores and releases ____________________________ for energy. | fat and triglycerides |
Which function of the skeletal system would be especially important if you were in a car accident? | protection of internal organs |
Without red bone marrow, bones would not be able to ________. | make blood cells |
Which of the following provide flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? | cartilages |
The fontenelles of an infant's skull consists of | fibrous membrane |
Which statement below is correct regarding fontanelles? | allows for brain growth |
Hematopoietic stem cells that are found in red bone marrow can develop into a variety of different blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. | true |