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Which type of bone has a honeycomb-like structure?
Which type of bone has a honeycomb-like structure?
- Spongy bones (correct)
- Flat bones
- Irregular bones
- Compact bones
What is the main function of bones?
What is the main function of bones?
- Protection
- Support (correct)
- Movement
- Storage
Which bone marking serves as a site of muscle and ligament attachment?
Which bone marking serves as a site of muscle and ligament attachment?
- Tuberosity (correct)
- Spine
- Foramen
- Fossa
What is the function of the periosteum?
What is the function of the periosteum?
Where is red marrow found in adults?
Where is red marrow found in adults?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which cells are responsible for bone resorption?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a treatment for osteoporosis?
Which of the following drugs can increase bone mineral density?
Which of the following drugs can increase bone mineral density?
What is the main characteristic of Paget's disease?
What is the main characteristic of Paget's disease?
Which of the following is a treatment for Paget's disease?
Which of the following is a treatment for Paget's disease?
At what age do nearly all bones completely ossify?
At what age do nearly all bones completely ossify?
When does bone mass start to decrease with age?
When does bone mass start to decrease with age?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of bone fractures?
Which of the following is NOT a classification of bone fractures?
Which type of fracture occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone?
Which type of fracture occurs when excessive twisting forces are applied to a bone?
What is the term for a fracture in which one side of the bone is broken and the other side bends?
What is the term for a fracture in which one side of the bone is broken and the other side bends?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the healing of a bone fracture?
Which of the following is NOT a stage in the healing of a bone fracture?
What is the main cause of osteomalacia and rickets?
What is the main cause of osteomalacia and rickets?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Which type of bone development forms most of the skeleton?
Which type of bone development forms most of the skeleton?
What is the function of Volkmann's canals in compact bone?
What is the function of Volkmann's canals in compact bone?
What is the primary hormone that stimulates osteoclasts to degrade bone matrix and release calcium?
What is the primary hormone that stimulates osteoclasts to degrade bone matrix and release calcium?
Which vitamin is needed for the synthesis of collagen in bone?
Which vitamin is needed for the synthesis of collagen in bone?
What is the function of trabeculae in spongy bone?
What is the function of trabeculae in spongy bone?
Which hormone stimulates epiphyseal plate activity and promotes cell division at the epiphyseal plate?
Which hormone stimulates epiphyseal plate activity and promotes cell division at the epiphyseal plate?
Which type of cartilage is similar to hyaline cartilage but contains elastic fibers?
Which type of cartilage is similar to hyaline cartilage but contains elastic fibers?
What is the most abundant type of cartilage?
What is the most abundant type of cartilage?
Which type of cartilage has collagen fibers and great tensile strength?
Which type of cartilage has collagen fibers and great tensile strength?
Which bones make up the axial skeleton?
Which bones make up the axial skeleton?
Which bones are longer than they are wide?
Which bones are longer than they are wide?
Where is articular cartilage found?
Where is articular cartilage found?
