AP1 - Bones & Skeletal Tissue (P1)

What are the primary functions of cartilage in the skeletal system?

• Provide flexibility and resilience

• Store minerals

• Facilitate movement

• Protect internal organs

Which type of cartilage is most abundant in the human body?

• Elastic cartilage

• Fibrocartilage

• Hyaline cartilage

• Articular cartilage

Where is elastic cartilage typically found?

• Nose and trachea

• Epiglottis and external ear

• Intervertebral discs

• Ends of long bones

How does cartilage grow? (Select two answers)

• Appositional growth

• Ossification growth

• Interstitial growth

• Fibrous growth

What is the role of the perichondrium in cartilage?

• Protects the cartilage from injury

• Helps bones grow longer

• Prevents outward expansion when the cartilage is compressed

• Nourishes cartilage by blood vessels

How many named bones are there in the human skeleton?

• 106

• 156

• 206

• 246

The axial skeleton includes which of the following?

• Bones of the limbs

• Skull, vertebral column, and rib cage

• Hip bones and shoulder bones

• Long bones of the arm and leg

Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

• Hormone production

• Triglyceride storage

• Hematopoiesis

• Electrolyte regulation

What is the function of long bones?

• Serve as support structures

• Facilitate movement and support body weight

• Protect internal organs

• Store calcium and phosphate

Which of the following is an example of a short bone?

• Femur

• Skull bone

• Carpals (wrist bones)

• Sternum