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HCS 212 TEST BANK 5 EXAM
PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which is a major function of the skeletal system?
A) support of the body
B) storage of glucose
C) production of ATP
D) maintenance of interstitial fluid composition E) None of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-a
The skeletal system participates in
A) maintaining blood calcium levels.
B) absorbing the shock of unexpected rapid body movements.
C) facilitating transmission of nerve impulses.
D) cushioning abdominal organs such as the kidneys.
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E) All of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-a
In addition to osseous tissue, a typical bone contains A) other connective tissues.
B) smooth muscle tissues (in blood vessel walls).
C) neural tissues.
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-d
Which of the following is produced within red bone marrow?
A) blood cells
B) adipose tissue
C) calcium
D) protein
E) All of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-a
Osseous tissue is classified as which of the following?
A) neural tissue
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B) muscle tissue
C) connective tissue
D) epithelial tissue
E) None of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-c
Organic components of the matrix of bone include A) calcium phosphate.
B) collagen fibers.
C) calcium carbonate.
D) All of the answers are correct.
E) None of the answers are correct. - Ans:✔✔-b
Mature bone cells that monitor the matrix are A) osteocytes.
B) chondrocytes.
C) osteoblasts.
D) osteoclasts.
E) osteoplasts. - Ans:✔✔-a
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