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ATI LPN · Anatomy and Physiology · Questions About the Skeletal System

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Question 1 of 5

Cells that break down bone tissue are called:

A. osteoprogenitor cells.

B. osteoblasts.

C. osteocytes.

D. osteoclasts.

Correct Answer: osteoclasts.

Question 2 of 5

What are the two main divisions of the skeletal system?

A. Axial and Appendicular

B. Long and Short

C. Cortical and Trabecular

D. Fibrous and Cartilaginous

Correct Answer: Axial and Appendicular

Question 3 of 5

A facial bone that is not paired is the

A. maxilla

B. lacrimal

C. vomer

D. nasal

Correct Answer: vomer

Question 4 of 5

Which part of the vertebrae is located below the cervical region?

A. Thoracic

B. Lumbar

C. Sacral

D. Coccygeal

Correct Answer: Thoracic

Question 5 of 5

What is the term 'osteon' used for?

A. a bone cell

B. an Haversian system in compact bone

C. the bony structure in spongy bone

D. the space in a bone where a bone cell lives.

Correct Answer: an Haversian system in compact bone