Bio 221 Exam 3

Which "osteo" cell is responsible for bone reabsorption?

• osteoblasts

• osteocytes

• osteogenic

• osteoclasts

Which "osteo" cell is responsible for bone formation?

• osteoblasts

• osteocytes

• osteogenic

• osteoclasts

Which "osteo" cell is entrapped in matrix?

• osteoblasts

• osteocytes

• osteogenic

• osteoclasts

Which "osteo" cell can be found in bone marrow?

• osteoblasts

• osteosytes

• osteogenic

• osteoclasts

The human skeleton can be subdivided into two parts, what part is made up of the skull, sternum, vertebral column and rib cage?

• appendicular
• axial

What type of bone is the femur?

• Long bone
• Short bone
• Flat bone
• Irregular bone

Which one of the following is an irregular bone?

• humerus
• tibia
• temporal
• vertebrae

The ______________ is made up of arms, wrists, hands, fingers, legs, ankles, feet, and toes.

• Axial
• Appendicular

Long bones have a _____ that makes up most of bone's length and is composed of compact bone

• epiphyseal plate

• yellow marrow

• diaphysis

• articular cartilage

Red bone marrow functions to

• produce fat

• produce blood cells

• store cells

• produce new bone cells