1) Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system.? A. structur

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1) Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system.? A. structural support for the body B. storage of calcium and phosphate ions C. white blood cell production within the yellow bone marrow D. protection of vital organs 2 The carpal bone is an example of a(n) 3 The humerus is an example of a(n) (4) The vertebrae of the spine are considered A. short bonc B. long bone C. flat bone D. irregular bone A. short bone B. long bone C. flat bone D. irregular bone A. short bones B. long bones C. flat bones D. irregular bones The outer surface that covers the bone is called the A. diaphysis B. epiphysis C. periosteum D. endosteum 6. The central shaft of the bone is called the A. metaphysic B. epiphysis C. diaphysis D. endosteum 7. Osteocytes can be found within small pockets of the bone called the A. lamellae B. canaliculi C. lacunae D. central canal 8. A rather new way to provide a route for fluid administration or medications in a life- threatening situation is the intraosseous (IO) route. The 1O needle is placed into the of the bone in order to provide emergency fluids or medications. A. periosteum B. diaphysis C. medullary cavity D. osteon are multinucleated cells that dissolve bony matrix and help regulate calci concentrations. A. Osteocytes B. Osteoclasts C. Osteoblasts D. Osteons 10 are responsible for the production of new bone. C. Osteoblasts A. Osteocytes B. Osteoclasts D. Osteons 1. Rickets is a condition caused by a deficiency in vitamin A. A B. B C. C D. D 12. Which of the following is considered the primary complication of scurvy? C. increase in osteoblast production A. increase in osteoclast productiorn B. decrease in osteoclast productionD. decrease in osteoblast production anda are hormones that regulate calcium levels in the body A. Insulin, oxytocin B. Oxytocin, thyroxin C. Calcitonin, parathyroid D. Calcitonin, thyroid 36 ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY FOR EMERGENCY CARE 02008 Pearson Educat Anatomy & Physiology for Emergency Care

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1. C white blood cell production within the yellow bine marrow, 2. C flat bone , 3. B long bone , 4.D irregular bones , 5. C periosteum,9. B osteoclasts, 10. C osteoblasts , 11. D D3 , 13. C calcitonin and parathyroid, 14. C bone and bone, 19. D comminuted , 23. D anterior , 24. B hyoid , 25. A 12 , 26. C atlus , 27. B clavicle

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