Sophia - Human Biology - Unit 2 Challenge 1
1 — Bone Structure and Growth
Understand the structure of bone as well as how bones grow.
Children tend to have more __________ bone marrow, most of which becomes __________
bone marrow as they become adults.
a.) yellow; red
b.) calcified; fatty
c.) fatty; calcified
d.) red; yellow
2 — Homeostasis and Bone Remodeling
Determine how and why bones undergo remodeling.
Which of the following is released by the brain when too much calcium is in the
blood?
a.) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
b.) Osteoclasts
c.) Osteoblasts
d.) Calcitonin
3 — Skeleton
Understand the basic makeup of the skeleton.
How many pairs of ribs are in the human skeleton?
a.) 8
b.)
Varies from person to person
c.) 12
d.) 16
4 — Joints
Identify different types of joints and the movement they allow.
What kind of joint is found in the human elbow?
a.) Suture
b.) Cartilaginous
c.) Synovial
d.) Fibrous
1 — Bone Structure and Growth
Understand the structure of bone as well as how bones grow.
Children tend to have more __________ bone marrow, most of which becomes __________
bone marrow as they become adults.
a.) yellow; red
b.) calcified; fatty
c.) fatty; calcified
d.) red; yellow
2 — Homeostasis and Bone Remodeling
Determine how and why bones undergo remodeling.
Which of the following is released by the brain when too much calcium is in the
blood?
a.) Parathyroid hormone (PTH)
b.) Osteoclasts
c.) Osteoblasts
d.) Calcitonin
3 — Skeleton
Understand the basic makeup of the skeleton.
How many pairs of ribs are in the human skeleton?
a.) 8
b.)
Varies from person to person
c.) 12
d.) 16
4 — Joints
Identify different types of joints and the movement they allow.
What kind of joint is found in the human elbow?
a.) Suture
b.) Cartilaginous
c.) Synovial
d.) Fibrous
