Biomed 100 Practice Quiz
Chapter 7, Spring 2007
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    1. Which one of the following components of bones contains no cells and is considered "nonliving?"
      1. matrix
        2.
      2. marrow
      3. cartilage
      4. both A. and C.
      5. both B. and C.

    2. Tendons and ligaments attach to the _?_ of a bone.
      1. periosteum
        2.
      2. spongy tissue
      3. epiphyseal plates
      4. articular cartilage

    3. Epiphyseal plates (epiphyseal disks)...
      1. are present in the bones of growing individuals
      2. are made mainly of cartilage
      3. are located between the primary and secondary ossification centers
      4. all of the above
        5.
      5. none of the above

    4. In an adult, red bone marrow is not found in the...
      1. ribs
      2. pelvis
      3. diaphyses of long bones
        4.
      4. spongy bone tissue of flat bones

    5. The matrix of bone tissue is composed mainly of calcium and _?_.
      1. sodium
      2. phosphate
        3.
      3. cartilage
      4. osteoblasts

    6. Given the following key:
      1 = compact bone tissue
      2 = spongy bone tissue
      3 = periosteum
      Which one of the following shows the correct sequence, from superficial (outermost) to deep (innermost)?
      1. 1-2-3
      2. 1-3-2
      3. 2-3-1
      4. 3-1-2
        5.
      5. 3-2-1

    7. True or false? In the development of long bones, bone tissue replaces cartilage beginning at the ends of the diaphysis and moving toward its center.
      1. True.
      2. False.
        3.