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1) The only mitotically active cells in bone are: a. Osteocytes b. Osteogenic ce

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Question

1) The only mitotically active cells in bone are: a. Osteocytes b. Osteogenic cells c. Osteoclasts d. Osteoblasts 2) Which of the following bones is an example of an irregular bone? a. Parietal b. Femur c. Humerus d. Cervical vertebra 3) The primary function of the axial skeleton is a. Movement b. Protection c. Hematopoiesis d. Mineral storage e-large amount of Which of the following joints is BEST described anatomically as; bon dense regular CT-bone? 4) a. Suture b. Synchondrosis c. Syndesmosis d. Synovial 5) When blood calcium, levels are high hormone is secreted whi ich activates a. Parathyroid/ osteoclasts b. Parathyroid/ osteoblasts c. Calcitonin/ osteoclasts d. Calcitonin/ osteoblasts 6) The is responsible for laying down new bone and breaking down old bone on the outside of a bone. a. Endosteum b. Growth plate c. Periosteum d. Growth line 7) Spongy bone is arranged into and is found in abundance (large amou in the a. Osteons/ diaphysis b. Osteons/ epiphysis c. Trabeculae/ epiphysis d. Trabeculae/ diaphysis

Explanation / Answer

1. b. Osteogenic cell.

These cells are a type of progenitor cells.

2. d. Cervical vertebrae

The entirety of the verterbrae is considered to irregular bones.

3. b. Protection

The axial skeleton protects many crucial structures, such as the brain, heart, lungs etc.

4. b. Synchondrosis

5. c. Calcitonin, osteoblasts