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BIOS 251 EXAM 3 WEEK 8 FINAL TEST /BIOS 251 EXAM 3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
Bone Remodeling ......ANSWER......The process of mature bone adding
and removing from the thickness of bone
Stages of Bone Repair ......ANSWER......1. Hematoma formation 2. Soft
callus formation 3. Hard callus formation 4. Bone remodeling
Functions of the Skeletal System ......ANSWER......Provides support,
Protects the internal organs, Assists with body movement, Calcium
homeostasis, Participates in blood cell production, Stores triglycerides
Pelvic Bones ......ANSWER......Irregular
Ribs ......ANSWER......Flat
Metacarpal Bones ......ANSWER......Long
Humerus ......ANSWER......Long
Carpal Bones ......ANSWER......Short
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Clavicle ......ANSWER......Long
Sternum ......ANSWER......Flat
Vertebrae ......ANSWER......Irregular
Fibula ......ANSWER......Long
Outer Covering of Bone ......ANSWER......Periosteum
Ends of a Long Bone ......ANSWER......Epiphysis
Endochondral Ossification ......ANSWER......Calcification; Cartilage is
replaced by bone
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
Shaft of Long Bone ......ANSWER......Diaphysis
BIOS 251 EXAM 3 WEEK 8 FINAL TEST /BIOS 251 EXAM 3
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS | 2026
Bone Remodeling ......ANSWER......The process of mature bone adding
and removing from the thickness of bone
Stages of Bone Repair ......ANSWER......1. Hematoma formation 2. Soft
callus formation 3. Hard callus formation 4. Bone remodeling
Functions of the Skeletal System ......ANSWER......Provides support,
Protects the internal organs, Assists with body movement, Calcium
homeostasis, Participates in blood cell production, Stores triglycerides
Pelvic Bones ......ANSWER......Irregular
Ribs ......ANSWER......Flat
Metacarpal Bones ......ANSWER......Long
Humerus ......ANSWER......Long
Carpal Bones ......ANSWER......Short
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Clavicle ......ANSWER......Long
Sternum ......ANSWER......Flat
Vertebrae ......ANSWER......Irregular
Fibula ......ANSWER......Long
Outer Covering of Bone ......ANSWER......Periosteum
Ends of a Long Bone ......ANSWER......Epiphysis
Endochondral Ossification ......ANSWER......Calcification; Cartilage is
replaced by bone
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
Shaft of Long Bone ......ANSWER......Diaphysis
