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UNLV KIN 223 EXAM 3 Exam
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answers ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
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The secondary ossification center in a long bone is located in the
A) diaphysis.
B) metaphysis.
C) periosteum.
D) epiphysis. Ans: — D
Endochondral ossification begins with a(n) _________ model.
A) osteoid
B) hyaline cartilage
C) membranous
D) mesenchyme
E) dense connective tissue Ans: — B
The bones of the fingers and toes (phalanges) are categorized as
_____ bones.
A) sesamoid
B) short
C) irregular
D) long
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E) flat Ans: — D
Parathyroid hormone and calcitriol
A) stimulate osteoblasts to deposit bone by producing calcified
matrix.
B) stimulate osteoclasts to move calcium from the blood and into
the bone.
C) stimulate osteoblasts to resorb bone and lower blood calcium
levels.
D) stimulate osteoclasts to resorb bone and release calcium into
the blood. Ans: — D
Which is not a function of bone?
A) Mineral storage
B) Body movement
C) Hemopoiesis
D) Protection
E) Hormone synthesis Ans: — E
Flat bones
A) include the bones of the wrist that glide across each other.
B) have a diaphysis and an epiphysis.
C) are, by definition, not at all curved.
D) protect underlying soft tissue and may be slightly curved.
E) have elaborate shapes, and sometimes resemble sesame seeds.
Ans: — D
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UNLV KIN 223 EXAM 3 Exam
comprehensive questions and verified
answers ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
Graded A+ | 2025|2026 EXAM UPDATE
The secondary ossification center in a long bone is located in the
A) diaphysis.
B) metaphysis.
C) periosteum.
D) epiphysis. Ans: — D
Endochondral ossification begins with a(n) _________ model.
A) osteoid
B) hyaline cartilage
C) membranous
D) mesenchyme
E) dense connective tissue Ans: — B
The bones of the fingers and toes (phalanges) are categorized as
_____ bones.
A) sesamoid
B) short
C) irregular
D) long
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E) flat Ans: — D
Parathyroid hormone and calcitriol
A) stimulate osteoblasts to deposit bone by producing calcified
matrix.
B) stimulate osteoclasts to move calcium from the blood and into
the bone.
C) stimulate osteoblasts to resorb bone and lower blood calcium
levels.
D) stimulate osteoclasts to resorb bone and release calcium into
the blood. Ans: — D
Which is not a function of bone?
A) Mineral storage
B) Body movement
C) Hemopoiesis
D) Protection
E) Hormone synthesis Ans: — E
Flat bones
A) include the bones of the wrist that glide across each other.
B) have a diaphysis and an epiphysis.
C) are, by definition, not at all curved.
D) protect underlying soft tissue and may be slightly curved.
E) have elaborate shapes, and sometimes resemble sesame seeds.
Ans: — D
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