Biobeyond Unit 8: The Bare Bones
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is happening to the bones of astronauts as they travel into
space? -
correct answer ✅Their bones are decreasing in mass
Why might this be a problem for your astronauts as they voyage to
Mars? -
correct answer ✅all three
Why do you think bones weaken in space? Give us your best guess,
we won't judge. -
correct answer ✅lack of oxygen, sunlight, nutrients
weightlessness
cosmic radiation
Based on the information above, which of the following explains
how healthy adults maintain a steady bone mass? -
correct answer ✅Bones are built at generally the same rate they
are broken down.
Exam Questions & Answers (Grade
A+)
What is happening to the bones of astronauts as they travel into
space? -
correct answer ✅Their bones are decreasing in mass
Why might this be a problem for your astronauts as they voyage to
Mars? -
correct answer ✅all three
Why do you think bones weaken in space? Give us your best guess,
we won't judge. -
correct answer ✅lack of oxygen, sunlight, nutrients
weightlessness
cosmic radiation
Based on the information above, which of the following explains
how healthy adults maintain a steady bone mass? -
correct answer ✅Bones are built at generally the same rate they
are broken down.
