NUR-MED-BIO UPDATED ANATOMY ENTRANCE EXAMS QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 100% A+ GRADED

What is the skeletal system? All the bones in the body All the muscles and tendons All the body's organs, both soft and hard tissue All the bones in the body and the tissues that connect them How many bones are there in the average person's body? 33 206 639 It varies by the individual. Which of the following statement is INCORRECT? Bone is where most blood cells are made. Bone serves as a storehouse for various minerals. Bone is a dry and non-living supporting structure. Bone protects and supports the body and its organs. Which bone protects the brain? Calcium The cranium The cerebrum The cerebellum Besides the brain, the skull also protects ... the lungs the diaphragm the body's cells the sense organs The purpose of the rib cage is to... protect the stomach protect the spinal cord protect the heart and lungs provide an object to which the lungs can attach What makes bones so strong? Silica Cartilage Blood and marrow Calcium and phosphorous What is the difference between cartilage and bone? Bone is rubbery, and cartilage is firm. Cartilage is rubbery, and bone is firm. Bone is a more primitive tissue than cartilage. Bone is inside the body, and cartilage is outside. The hollow space in the middle of bones is filled with ... air blood bone cells bone marrow What is the difference between compact bone and spongy bone? They have different bone marrow. They are made of different materials. They have different sizes of bone cells. They have different arrangement of bone cells. What is a joint? A hinge A ball and socket The place where two bones are joined The place where tendons are fastened together