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Anatomy & Physiology

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Set 6 Skeletal System Bones And Joints

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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In adults, which of the following represents a set of fused bones?

A) femur
B) temporal bone
C) radius
D) sacral bone
E) tibia

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Question 2

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Which of the following pathways correctly follows the flow of nutrients needed by the osteocytes in compact bone?

A) Osteocytes \rightarrow lacuna \rightarrow blood vessels in central canals \rightarrow diffusion through the canaliculi \rightarrow blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum \rightarrow general circulation
B) Osteocytes \rightarrow lacuna \rightarrow diffusion through the canaliculi \rightarrow blood vessels in central canals \rightarrow blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum \rightarrow general circulation
C) Blood vessels in central canals \rightarrow blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum \rightarrow diffusion through the canaliculi \rightarrow lucane \rightarrow osteocyte
D) Blood vessels in periosteum & endosteum \rightarrow blood vessels in central canals \rightarrow diffusion through the canaliculi \rightarrow lacuna \rightarrow osteocyte
E) Blood vessels in periosteum \rightarrow direct diffusion through the hard, ossified matrix \rightarrow osteocyte

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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Bone remodeling:

A) is essential for maintaining blood calcium levels
B) continues throughout the lifespan of the individual
C) is accomplished by the actions of the osteoclasts and osteoblasts
D) is controlled by the actions of Parathyroid Hormone, and Calcitonin.
E) All of these are true of bone remodeling.

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