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Multiple Choice Quiz



 This activity contains 20 questions.

Question 1
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Open Hint for Question 1 in a new window		 Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
 
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Question 2
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Open Hint for Question 2 in a new window		 The bone marrow that produces blood cells is found in ____________.
 
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Question 3
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Open Hint for Question 3 in a new window		 The nonliving portion of the bone is mostly _______________.
 
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Question 4
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Open Hint for Question 4 in a new window		 The periosteum _________________.
 
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Question 5
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Open Hint for Question 5 in a new window		 The name spongy bone refers to the _______________.
 
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Question 6
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Open Hint for Question 6 in a new window		 Bone-forming cells are called ____________.
 
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Question 7
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Open Hint for Question 7 in a new window		 Which of the following hormones control growth?
 
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Question 8
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Open Hint for Question 8 in a new window		 The healing of a fracture or break is dependent upon which of the following tissues?
 
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Question 9
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Open Hint for Question 9 in a new window		 Which of the following describes bone remodeling?
 
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Question 10
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Open Hint for Question 10 in a new window		 Which of the following activities would lead to the strongest bones?
 
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Question 11
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Open Hint for Question 11 in a new window		 Which of the following is part of the pectoral girdle?
 
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Question 12
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Open Hint for Question 12 in a new window		 The axial skeleton _________________.
 
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Question 13
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Open Hint for Question 13 in a new window		 When people have a hip replaced, what is the name of the leg bone involved in the replacement?
 
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Question 14
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Open Hint for Question 14 in a new window		 Pain in the lower back is associated with which of the following?
 
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Question 15
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Open Hint for Question 15 in a new window		 The movement in what type of joint in the mother facilitates the delivery of a baby?
 
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Question 16
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Open Hint for Question 16 in a new window		 A pitcher is most likely to injure which type of joint?
 
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Question 17
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Open Hint for Question 17 in a new window		 Adequate calcium intake is important for strong bones. What might happen if there is inadequate calcium intake?
 
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Question 18
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Open Hint for Question 18 in a new window		 Ligaments connect__________.
 
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Question 19
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Open Hint for Question 19 in a new window		 Which type of joint is most likely to develop arthritis?
 
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Question 20
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Open Hint for Question 20 in a new window		 Which of the following disorders is caused by an attack of the joint tissues by the body's immune system?
 
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