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Bone Structure and Growth Quiz

#1

What is the primary component of bones that provides hardness and strength?

Calcium
Explanation

Essential mineral for bone structure.

#2

Which type of bone tissue contains numerous small spaces and is found at the ends of long bones?

Spongy bone
Explanation

Provides strength with reduced weight.

#3

What is the name of the long bone located in the upper arm?

Humerus
Explanation

Major bone of the upper arm.

#4

Which type of joint allows movement in all directions, such as the shoulder and hip joints?

Ball and socket joint
Explanation

Offers great mobility in all directions.

#5

Which type of bone cell is responsible for the formation of new bone tissue?

Osteoblast
Explanation

Builds new bone tissue.

#6

What is the name of the condition characterized by the abnormal lateral curvature of the spine?

Scoliosis
Explanation

Sideways curvature of the spine.

#7

Which type of bone is mainly responsible for producing blood cells?

Flat bones
Explanation

Houses bone marrow.

#8

What is the process called when bone tissue is broken down and reabsorbed by the body?

Resorption
Explanation

Natural breakdown of old bone tissue.

#9

Which hormone plays a crucial role in regulating calcium levels in the blood and bone metabolism?

Parathyroid hormone
Explanation

Maintains calcium balance in the body.

#10

What is the name of the process where cartilage is replaced by bone tissue during bone growth?

Ossification
Explanation

Transformation of cartilage into bone.

#11

Which bone in the human body is commonly referred to as the collarbone?

Clavicle
Explanation

Connects arm to the trunk.

#12

Which vitamin is essential for the absorption of calcium in the intestine and plays a crucial role in bone health?

Vitamin D
Explanation

Promotes calcium absorption.

#13

What term is used to describe the process of bone remodeling in response to stress or mechanical loading?

Wolf's law
Explanation

Bones adapt to stress.

#14

Which hormone, primarily produced in the adrenal glands, stimulates bone resorption?

Cortisol
Explanation

Regulates metabolism and immune response.

#15

Which type of bone fracture results in the bone breaking into multiple fragments?

Comminuted fracture
Explanation

Bone shatters into multiple pieces.

#16

What is the name of the condition characterized by a reduction in bone density and an increased risk of fractures?

Osteoporosis
Explanation

Weakening of bones over time.

#17

Which bone in the human body is commonly known as the kneecap?

Patella
Explanation

Protects the knee joint.

#18

Which bone in the human body is commonly known as the 'funny bone'?

Ulna
Explanation

Nerve sensation when struck.

#19

Which bone is commonly referred to as the 'blade bone'?

Scapula
Explanation

Shoulder blade bone.

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