The Skeletal System

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The site of bone growth on a long bone is called

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Epiphyseal plate

Front

Which fracture is common in older people due to osteoporosis? Options: Simple fracture, Compound fracture, Green stick fracture, Comminuted fracture

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Comminuted fracture

Front

The joints of the skull are called...

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fibrous joints

Front

A common term for chronic inflammation of a joint is...

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arthritis

Front

What happens in the second step of bone formation?

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Hyaline cartilage is digested away leaving a cavity in the new bone

Front

Which fracture is common when a person tried to break their fall with outstretched arms?

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impacted

Front

The matrix for the bone cells and the skeletal system includes all of the following except: Myelin, Collagen, Calcium, Phosphorus

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Myelin

Front

Blood cells produced from within the bone in a tissue called...

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red marrow

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The process of bone growth formation from cartilage is called...

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ossification

Front

Rickets is caused by a lack of which vitamin? Options: A, D, E, C

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D