Reference no: EM133413604

Questions

1. Hypocalcemic tetany is ____________________.

caused by calcitonin deficiency

a consequence of osteoclastic activity

a consequence of a deficiency of PTH

of concern because it causes osteoporosis

2. When calcium levels are too high or too low, which body system is primarily affected?

Endocrine system

Digestive system

Nervous system

Skeletal system

3. A sprinter would experience muscle fatigue sooner than a marathon runner due to ________.

anaerobic metabolism in the muscles of the sprinter

anaerobic metabolism in the muscles of the marathon runner

aerobic metabolism in the muscles of the sprinter

glycolysis in the muscles of the marathon runner

4. Repetitive motion (such as those performed in some sports) may cause inflammation of a synovial fluid filled sac. This is known as ______________________________.

rheumatism

osteoarthritis

bursitis

arthritis

5. Which one of the following foods is best for bone health?

leafy green vegetables

oranges

liver

carrots

6. Calcium cannot be absorbed from the small intestine if ________ is lacking.

vitamin D

fluoride

calcitonin

vitamin K

7. In the epiphyseal plate region (known as the growth plate) osteoblasts replace cartilage with bone on the ___ while new cartilage is produced on the ___.

side closest to the diaphysis, side farthest from the diaphysis

side closest to the proximal bone, side closest to the shaft

side closest to the joint, side farthest from the shaft

red marrow side, side closest to the yellow marrow

8. Hypocalcemia is most apt to ________________________.

cause blood volume expansion (hypervolemia)

cause tetany

be caused by excess parathyroid hormone activity

be treated with IV potassium

9. The skeletal system is made of ________.

muscles and tendons

vitreous humor

bones and cartilage

minerals and fat

10. Axial skeleton protects ____________________.

abdominal cavity

dorsal cavity

cranial cavity only

dorsal and ventral cavities