1. Which of the following is NOT a function of bones? a. fat storage b. formatio

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1. Which of the following is NOT a function of bones?

a. fat storage

b. formation of red blood cells

c. formation of white blood cells

d. calcium storage

e. all of the above are functions of bones

2. When a bone breaks, new bone is formed by which of the following bone cells:

a. osteocytes

b. osteogenic cells

c. osteoclasts

d. osteoblasts

3. Which of the following structures is not found in the central canal that travels along the center of the osteon

a. nerves

b. arteries

c. synovial fluid

d. veins

4. You are likely to find yellow bone marrow in which of the following bones:

a. femur (thigh bone)

b. humerus (upper arm bone)

c. skull

d. rib cage

e. vertebral column (the backbone)

5. The smallest structural unit of bone tissue is called a(n)

Answer:

6. The vertebral column is made of how many bones? (write the appropriate number)

Answer:

7. The vertebral column (backbone) is part of the appendicular skeleton.

True

False

8. The skeletal system of the fetus begins entirely as cartilage.

True

False

9. The term "slipped disk" refers to when an intervertebral disk slips or shifts out of place.

True

False

10. When someone sprains their ankle, they are stretching or even tearing a ligament associated witht he ankle.

True

False

Explanation / Answer

1all of the above because yellow marrow also help in fat accumulation and rest are the functions of bone

2 osteoblast

3 nerves

4 all the above

5 osteon

6 33 vertebra

7 false

8 true

9 true

10 true

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