Human vs. Non-Human Bones Quiz

Which type of cell is responsible for forming bones?

• Osteoclasts

• Osteocytes

• Osteoblasts

• Hydroxyapatite

Which of the following is NOT a component of bone's chemical composition?

• Organic collagen protein fibers

• Inorganic minerals

• Water

• Blood cells

Which of the following statements is true about human bones?

• Human bones have greater density.

• Human bones are less porous and thicker in the cross section.

• Human bones have less density.

• Human bones are less dense and thicker in the cross section.

In non-human craniums, where are the eye orbits located?

• At the front above the nasal openings

• At the sides, posterior to nasal openings

• At the top of the skull

• At the bottom of the skull

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

What is the shape of the mandible in non-human craniums?

• "U" shaped

• "V" shaped

• "O" shaped

• "L" shaped

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which of the following is NOT a feature of non-human craniums?

• Posterior foramen magnum

• Mandible does not form a chin

• Eye orbits at the front

• "V" shaped mandible

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Which bone is the longest in the human body?

• Humerus

• Radius

• Femur

• Ulna

What should be done first when collecting unburied bone evidence?

• Remove vegetation

• Map and stake out area of collection

• Search area for scattering of bones

• Sift each layer of soil

Animal or human?

• animal

• human

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

How should buried remains be packaged?

• Paper

• Plastic