Bisci Chapter 5, Chapters 1:
Understanding our Environment
and 2: Environmental
Systems;Unlock your A+.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? - ANSWER
Produces muscles cells
Which of the following covers compact bone and functions in the bone repair and
growth? - ANSWER Periosteum
How many bones are in the body? - ANSWER 206
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) can be used to treat patients with pituitary
dwarfism. Today, parents are getting HGH injections for their children to provide an
advantage in sports or to enhance their appearance by making them taller. Based on
what you know about the process of the bone lengthening, what is the most
appropriate age group to begin injections? - ANSWER 7 to 10 year olds
Forensic scientists may have to identify an adult victim who was lost in the
wilderness years ago from the remains found by a hiker. What type of evidence from
the bones would they look for to determine the age of the person? - ANSWER The
size of the bones and the condition of the growth plate
You have fractured your bone and your physician is explaining the healing process
to you. She tells you that after the blood clot forms, the next step is the development
of the callus. Which of the following describes the structure of the callus? - ANSWER
cartilage
Astronauts returning to Earth from an extended stay in space have to be extremely
careful or they could break a bone. It takes several weeks to restore normal bone
strength. Which would be the best regimen to rebuild the lost bone tissue? -
ANSWER Start with walking and build up to jogging, with an extra regimen of light
weight lifting in the gym.
Which hormone causes calcium to be released from bone into the bloodstream? -
ANSWER parathyroid hormone (PTH)
The number of bones in a newborn exceeds the number of bones in an adult. Why
would the number of bones decrease over time? - ANSWER Some of the bones of
babies will eventually fuse together to become one larger bone.
Which of the following are bones that form the bridge to the nose? - ANSWER
nasal
Which of these bones form cheek bones in the skull of mammals? - ANSWER
Zygomatic bones
, Bisci Chapter 5, Chapters 1:
Understanding our Environment
and 2: Environmental
Systems;Unlock your A+.
A series of interconnected bones that form the backbone of all mammals, fishes,
reptiles, and birds is the __________. - ANSWER Vertebral column
Which bone(s) form(s) a connection between the scapula and the sternum to
support the pectoral girdle? - ANSWER clavicles
The main weight-bearing bone in lower extremities is known as the _______. -
ANSWER Femur
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by an inflammation of tendons passing through
the carpal tunnels of the wrist. What causes inflammation and pain? - ANSWER
Certain continuous hand motions cause the tendons to repeatedly rub against bone
Straps of connective tissue that hold bones together support joints, and direct
movement are known as _________. - ANSWER Ligaments
You sprain your ankle at roller derby practice. How could you treat your injury? -
ANSWER First use ice to reduce swelling, and then use heat much later to aid
healing
Environmental science is a
a) narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences.
b) theoretical approach in interpreting the environment.
c) way to see the world in scientific terms.
d) systematic approach learning about the environment.
e) special set of problem-solving skills. - ANSWER d) systematic approach learning
about the environment.
The best definition of a hypothesis is a(n)
a) proof of a proposed theory.
b) proposed theory that has been tested numerous times.
c) theory based on experiments.
d) argument based on acute intuition.
e) proposed explanation based on observation. - ANSWER e) proposed explanation
based on observation.
Of the following statements and questions, which is the best example of deductive
reasoning?
a) If all insects have six legs, then butterflies have six legs.
b) In repeated tosses of a coin, there is a 50/50 chance of each toss resulting in a
"head."
c) How many times will the toss of coins turn "heads-up" if 100 people each toss a
coin? (X)
Understanding our Environment
and 2: Environmental
Systems;Unlock your A+.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? - ANSWER
Produces muscles cells
Which of the following covers compact bone and functions in the bone repair and
growth? - ANSWER Periosteum
How many bones are in the body? - ANSWER 206
Human Growth Hormone (HGH) can be used to treat patients with pituitary
dwarfism. Today, parents are getting HGH injections for their children to provide an
advantage in sports or to enhance their appearance by making them taller. Based on
what you know about the process of the bone lengthening, what is the most
appropriate age group to begin injections? - ANSWER 7 to 10 year olds
Forensic scientists may have to identify an adult victim who was lost in the
wilderness years ago from the remains found by a hiker. What type of evidence from
the bones would they look for to determine the age of the person? - ANSWER The
size of the bones and the condition of the growth plate
You have fractured your bone and your physician is explaining the healing process
to you. She tells you that after the blood clot forms, the next step is the development
of the callus. Which of the following describes the structure of the callus? - ANSWER
cartilage
Astronauts returning to Earth from an extended stay in space have to be extremely
careful or they could break a bone. It takes several weeks to restore normal bone
strength. Which would be the best regimen to rebuild the lost bone tissue? -
ANSWER Start with walking and build up to jogging, with an extra regimen of light
weight lifting in the gym.
Which hormone causes calcium to be released from bone into the bloodstream? -
ANSWER parathyroid hormone (PTH)
The number of bones in a newborn exceeds the number of bones in an adult. Why
would the number of bones decrease over time? - ANSWER Some of the bones of
babies will eventually fuse together to become one larger bone.
Which of the following are bones that form the bridge to the nose? - ANSWER
nasal
Which of these bones form cheek bones in the skull of mammals? - ANSWER
Zygomatic bones
, Bisci Chapter 5, Chapters 1:
Understanding our Environment
and 2: Environmental
Systems;Unlock your A+.
A series of interconnected bones that form the backbone of all mammals, fishes,
reptiles, and birds is the __________. - ANSWER Vertebral column
Which bone(s) form(s) a connection between the scapula and the sternum to
support the pectoral girdle? - ANSWER clavicles
The main weight-bearing bone in lower extremities is known as the _______. -
ANSWER Femur
Carpal tunnel syndrome is caused by an inflammation of tendons passing through
the carpal tunnels of the wrist. What causes inflammation and pain? - ANSWER
Certain continuous hand motions cause the tendons to repeatedly rub against bone
Straps of connective tissue that hold bones together support joints, and direct
movement are known as _________. - ANSWER Ligaments
You sprain your ankle at roller derby practice. How could you treat your injury? -
ANSWER First use ice to reduce swelling, and then use heat much later to aid
healing
Environmental science is a
a) narrowly defined set of physical, life, and social sciences.
b) theoretical approach in interpreting the environment.
c) way to see the world in scientific terms.
d) systematic approach learning about the environment.
e) special set of problem-solving skills. - ANSWER d) systematic approach learning
about the environment.
The best definition of a hypothesis is a(n)
a) proof of a proposed theory.
b) proposed theory that has been tested numerous times.
c) theory based on experiments.
d) argument based on acute intuition.
e) proposed explanation based on observation. - ANSWER e) proposed explanation
based on observation.
Of the following statements and questions, which is the best example of deductive
reasoning?
a) If all insects have six legs, then butterflies have six legs.
b) In repeated tosses of a coin, there is a 50/50 chance of each toss resulting in a
"head."
c) How many times will the toss of coins turn "heads-up" if 100 people each toss a
coin? (X)
