and Answers- Graded A
Define osteoprogenitor cells - ANSWER -Stem cells that develop into osteoblasts
Define osteoblasts - ANSWER -Bone forming/building cells
Lays down the bone matrix
Define osteoclasts - ANSWER -Dissolves and reabsorbs the bone matrix
Define osteocytes - ANSWER -Mature bone cells
Maintains the bone matrix
What type of bone is the ribs? - ANSWER -Flat
What type of bone is the metacarpal bones? - ANSWER -Long
What type of bone is the humerus? - ANSWER -Long
What type of bone is the carpal bones? - ANSWER -Short
What type of bone is the clavicle? - ANSWER -Long
What type of bone is the sternum? - ANSWER -Flat
What type of bone is the vertebrae? - ANSWER -Irregular
What type of bone is the fibula? - ANSWER -Long
The outer covering of bone that helps regulate bone thickness is known as the
_________. - ANSWER -Periosteum
The two ends of a long bone are known as the ______. - ANSWER -Epiphysis
What occurs during endochondral ossification? - ANSWER -Calcification
Cartilage is replaced by bone
What is NOT a true statement regarding the epiphyseal plate closure? - ANSWER -
Osteoblasts are replaced by chondrocytes.
Functions of the skin - ANSWER -Protection
Excretion
Detects touch
, Maintains the body temperature
Synthesizes vitamin D
Stores lipids
The shaft of the long bone is known as ______. - ANSWER -Diaphysis
What can cause bones to become weak, fragile, and porous? - ANSWER -Prolonged
period of inactivity
Define the movement of the synarthrotic joint - ANSWER -Immovable joint
Define the movement of the amphiarthrotic joint - ANSWER -Slightly movable joint
Define the movement of the diarthrotic joint - ANSWER -Freely movable joint
What is thin skin? - ANSWER -Covers MOST of the body
Has FOUR layers of keratinocytes in the epidermis
What is thick skin? - ANSWER -Truly HAIRLESS skin
Covers the palms and soles of the feet
Has FIVE layers of keratinocytes in the epidermis
What are the five layers of keratinocytes from deepest to surface layer? - ANSWER -
Stratum basale
Stratum spinosum
Stratum granulosum
Stratum lucidum
Stratum corneum
Hair growth cycle phases - ANSWER -Anagen (active growth phase)
Catagen (transition phase)
Telogen (resting phase)
Three layers of hair - ANSWER -Medulla (innermost layer)
Cortex (middle layer: provides strength, color, and texture)
Cuticle (thin outer layer: protects the cortex)
Name the 3 layers that make up the skin in their proper order. - ANSWER -Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
What is NOT an accessory structure of the skin? - ANSWER -Arrector pili muscle