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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 Osteons Diaphysis Spongy bone Cortical bone Cortical bone
Bones grow due to activity in the Epiphyseal meninges Epiphyseal plates Periosteum Medullary cavity Epiphyseal plates
Which of the following is NOT CONSIDERED a long bone. Radius Fibula Tibia C5 Vertebral Body 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 eventually turns into bone Because it is semi-solid and flexible Because has a no or a limited blood supply Because cartilage calcifies at a slow rate Both A & D Both B & C Because has a no or a limited blood supply
Which of the following is a location in which you would find fibrous cartilage Ears Knees Public symphysis Interverbal discs Only C and D All the above. Only C and D
Adipocytes, found in the yellow bone marrow, stores and releases ____________________________ for energy. calcium and phosphorus fat and triglycerides adipose tissue and calcium phosphorus and sodium fat and triglycerides
Which function of the skeletal system would be especially important if you were in a car accident? fat storage storage of minerals facilitation of movement protection of internal organs protection of internal organs
Without red bone marrow, bones would not be able to ________. store calcium move when pulled by muscle store phosphate make blood cells make blood cells
Which of the following provide flexibility and smooth surfaces for movement? Cartilages Ligaments Yellow bone marrow Red bone marrow Cartilages
The fontenelles of an infant's skull consists of spongy bone tissue fibrous membrane a thin bony plate a ligament fibrous membrane
What best describes the axial skeletal structure? Provides framework for muscles that anchor and stabilize the appendicular bones
Correct description regarding fontanelles? Anterior & posterior fontanelles allow for overlapping of skull bones to decrease the diameter of the fetal head at birth. Allows for brain growth. The anterior fontanelle closes at about 2 years of age. The fontanelles are fibrous membranes.
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 False True
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