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Skeletal System

Scanlon and Sanders Essentials to Anatomy and Physiology

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Made of osteons found within diaphysis of a long bone. Compact bone
Found within flat and irregular bones. Spongy bone
An end of the bone made mostly of spongy bone. Epiphysis
The cell that regulates calcium content of adult bones. Osteocytes
The cell responsible for production of new bone matrix. Osteoblasts
The cell responsible for increasing blood calcium. Osteoclasts
Spongy bone in flat and irregular bones. Contains red bone marrow
Adipose tissue located in the medullary cavity. Yellow bone marrow
In the embryo, bones of the skull are first made of___. Fibrous connective tissue
Allows passage through the birth canal without crushing the brain. Fontanels
In long bones of children, growth occurs at the ___. Epiphyseal discs
Nutrients needed for the formation of bone matrix. Vitamins A and C
Nutrients that become a part of bone matrix. Calcium and phosphorus
Protein that is a part of the bone matrix. Collagen
The hormone that increases blood calcium levels. Parathyroid hormone
Parathyroid Hormone The hormone that increases reabsorption of calcium from the bones.
The hormone that decreases the reabsorption of calcium from the bones_____. Calcitonin
The hormone that decreases blood calcium levels. Calcitonin
This vitamin is needed for the small intestine to absorb calcium and phosphorous. Vitamin D
This hormone closes the epiphyseal discs in women. Estrogen
This hormone closes the epiphyseal discs in men. Testosterone
The phrase closure of the epiphyseal discs means__. All cartilage is replaced by bone.
The hormone that increases energy production from glucose only. Insulin
The hormone that increases energy production from all foods. Thyroxine
The hormone that increases cell division in growing bones__________. GH
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