Final Review Unit 4 Skeletal System

1. When compared to the bones of the appendicular skeleton, the bones of the axial skeleton better function in;

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A)movement

B)protection

C)blood cell production

D)mineral storage

E)all of the above

2. Which bones are the most important in protecting the spinal cord?

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vertebrae

bones of the skull

shoulder girdle

pelvic girdle

rib cage

3. What are the areas between bones called that allow for various types of movements?

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tendons

joints

intercalated discs

catilage

bursa

4. The stored minerals in the bones;

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remain in the bones forever

are released into the bloodstream as needed

are used to make blood cells

remain stored in the marrow of the long bones

include potassium, nitrogen, and hydrogen

5. The attachment points on bones are vital for the ________ system.

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immune

nervous

integumentary

muscular

cardiovascular

6. A function of bones is to store ________ in the extracellular matrix surrounding bone cells.

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lead

radium

calcium

manganese

oxygen

7. The yellow marrow within bones stores;

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blood cells

calcium

fat

nerve endings

hemoglobin

8. Which structure of bone functions in the formation of blood cells?

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blood vessels

marrow

compact bone

medullary cavity

periosteum

9. The process of blood cell formation is called;

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hematosis

hemoglobin

hematopoiesis

hematoma

hematocrit

10. Bones;

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provide points of attachment for muscles

protect and support softer tissues

produce blood cells