Biology 4
Sample Exam Questions
Chapter 6
Choose the best answer for each question. There is only 1 answer for each question.
1. Most spongy bone is found in
a. flat or irregular bones
b. the diaphysis of a long bone
c. the periosteum
d. articular cartilage
2. The shaft of a long bone is known as the
a. epiphysis
b. marrow
c. articular cartilage
d. diaphysis
3. Most bone formation begins as ______tissue.
a. epithelial
b. cartilage
c. fibrous
d. blood
4. The fibula is found in the
a. forearm
b. thigh
c. leg
d. hand
5. Which is the correct order of events for the stages of healing after a bone fracture?
a. hematoma, bony callus, fibrocartilage callus, bone remodeling
b. hematoma, bone remodeling, fibrocartilage callus, bony callus
c. fibrocartilage callus, hematoma, bone remodeling, bony callus
d. hematoma, fibrocartilage callus, bony callus, bone remodeling
6. Components of the matrix of bone include
a. calcium phosphate
b. collagen fibers
c. red marrow
d. all of the above
e. a & b
7. The first term is correctly paired with a descriptive term or phrase in which of the
following?
a. compact bone; dense and solid
b. spongy bone; open network, trabeculae
c. osteoclasts; addition of new bone
d. yellow marrow; produces blood cells
e. a & b
8. Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
a. support and protection
b. production of vitamin D
c. production of blood cells
d. storage of minerals such as calcium
e. all of the above are functions of the skeleton
9. The upper limb is attached to the axial skeleton by the
a. pelvic girdle
b. humerus
c. pectoral girdle
d. carpal bones
10. Lack of vitamin C may result in
a. a deficiency of calcium in bones, leading to osteoporosis
b. a deficiency of collagen in connective tissues, leading to scurvy
c. a deficiency of melanin in skin, leading to albinism
d. a deficiency of acetylcholine, leading to myasthenia gravis