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30 Multiple choice questions

Term 1 of 30
Calcitonin (CT) decreases blood Calcium.

True

False

Term 2 of 30
Calcitonin is produced by the parathyroid gland.

True

False

Term 3 of 30
Bones grow in width via osteoclast activity at both the periosteum and endosteum.

True

False

Term 4 of 30
When the epiphyseal line is formed in limb bones, the individual has reached adult stature.

True

False
Term 5 of 30
Bones grow in length via osteoclast activity at both the periosteum and endosteum in order to

conserve energy and mineral resources.

maintain shape and articulation.

allow for simultaneous growth in diameter.

all of these.

Term 6 of 30
During childhood, bones growth in diameter by

appositional growth

interstitial growth

inflectional growth

all of these

Term 7 of 30
Sex hormones can cause expansion of osteoblasts at the epiphyseal plate.

True

False

Term 8 of 30
What cell type does IGF-1 directly stimulate?

Osteoclasts.

Thyroid gland cells.

Chondrocytes.

All of these.
Term 9 of 30
Which of the following vitamins are needed for calcium and phosphorous absorption?

Vitamin A

Vitamin B

Vitamin D

Vitamin K

Term 10 of 30
Osteons are formed through the creation of a cavity that contains blood vessels and an internal
coating of endosteum.

True

False

Term 11 of 30
Bone growth and remodeling ends in men at age 25.

True

False

Term 12 of 30
Which of the following vitamins is not directly needed for bone growth and health?

Vitamin A

Vitamin D

Vitamin E

Vitamin K
Term 13 of 30
Osetocytes monitor and maintain the bone matrix. Osteoclasts break down the bone matrix.

True

False

Term 14 of 30
The all of the following are part of the bone matrix except:

Collagen

Muscle fibers

Hydroxyapatite

Calcium and Phosphorous crystals

Term 15 of 30
Once formed, bone is never broken down.

True

False

Term 16 of 30
Bones are repositories for calcium and phosphorous.

True

False

Term 17 of 30
An overactive parathyroid gland can cause

Hypocalcemia

Hypercalcemia

Isocalcemia

All of these
Term 18 of 30
Osetons are composed of concentric rings and are found in spongy bone.

True

False

Term 19 of 30
Bones widen through expansion of osteons in compact bone, close to the periosteum.

True

False

Term 20 of 30
During expansion of limb bones, the epiphyseal plate shrinks, pulling the epiphysis towards the
diaphysis.

True

False

Term 21 of 30
Trabeculae are filled with

air

haversian system blood vessels

periosteum

yellow and red marrow

Term 22 of 30
Osteoblasts come from mesenchymal precursor cells.

True

False