Chapter 2-skeletal system (structure of bone)

A. support

B. storage and release minerals

C. triglyceride storage

D. all of the above

2. the ends of long bones are called the __________.

A. epiphyses

B. diaphysis

C. metaphysis

D. shaft

3. which of the following is the growing line or growth zone or growth plate of the long bones?

A. epiphysis

B. diaphysis

C. metaphysis

D. diaphysis and metaphysis

4. there is a membrane that surrounds the outer covering of bones. this membrane consists of special cells called osteoblasts, osteoclasts, and osteoprogenitor cells. what is the name of the membrane?

A. articular cartilage

B. endosteum

C. periosteum

D. epiphysis

5. the long bones of our body, such as the humerus and femur, are made of compact bone, periosteum, and endosteum. which of the following represents those bone components in proper sequence going from internal to external?

A. endosteum, compact bone, periosteum

B. endosteum, periosteum, compact bone

C. periosteum, compact bone, periosteum

D. compact bone, endosteum, periosteum

6. bone marrow is found within the __________.

A. compact bone

B. lamellae of the bone

C. spongy (cancellous or trabecular) bone

D. periosteum

7. which bone does belong to the short bone.