A&P Skeletal system

Front

What hormone activates osteoblasts to break down bone matrix for calcium release?

Back

Parathyroid hormone.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a category of bone?

Back

Fat.

Front

What is the process of blood cell formation called?

Back

Hematopoiesis.

Front

What part of the human skeleton includes the skull, sternum, vertebral column, and rib cage?

Back

Axial skeleton.

Front

What lines the medullary cavity and spaces of the spongy bone?

Back

Endosteum.

Front

What are the two main divisions of the human skeleton?

Back

Axial and appendicular.

Front

What type of bone is primarily responsible for movement and support?

Back

Long bones.

Front

What is the term for the process of bone formation?

Back

Ossification.

Front

What type of bone is characterized by a complex shape and does not fit into other categories?

Back

Irregular bones.

Front

What is the primary function of osteoclasts?

Back

To break down bone tissue.