pearson quiz chap 5

What type of tissue covers the epiphysis of bones and reduces friction in the​ joints?

articular cartilage

Which bones form the palm of the​ hand?

metacarpal bones

Which of these allow nutrients to diffuse from the central canal to all the osteocytes within an​ osteon?

canaliculi

You examine an articulated skeleton in the laboratory and determine the skeleton to be a female since​ ________.

the distance between the female ischial spines is greater than in a male

What kind of tissue is the forerunner of long bones in the​ embryo?

hyaline cartilage

Which bone of the cranium contains a small depression that surrounds the pituitary​ gland?

sphenoid bone

Which of these is a function of the skeletal​ system?

storage site for calcium

The hyoid bone is unique because it​ ________.

is the only bone of the body that does not directly articulate with any other bone

What is the function of red bone​ marrow?

blood cell formation

Which of these is a typical characteristic of the female​ pelvis?

ischial spines that are short and farther apart

Which of these bones is part of the axial​ skeleton?

sternum

The sternum is the result of fusion of three bones called the​ ________

​manubrium, body, xiphoid process

Mothers who​ breast-feed their children will lose a percentage of calcium from their bones. Which hormone is responsible for raising blood calcium levels when they drop below homeostatic​ levels?

parathyroid hormone​ (PTH)

What term refers to the end of a long​ bone?

epiphysis

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal​ system?

protection of soft body organs

storage of fat and minerals

regulation of blood pressure