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What structure in skeletal muscle cells functions in calcium storage?
A. Myofibrillar networkB. Sarcoplasmic reticulumC. T tubulesD. Mitochondria
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A round or oval opening through bone tissue is called a:
A. ForamenB. FossaC. MeatusD. Sinus
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Which hormone increases osteoclast activity to release more calcium ions into the bloodstream?
A. Parathyroid hormoneB. ThyroxineC. OsteocalcinD. Calcitonin
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The biceps brachii, triceps brachii, and quadriceps are muscles named according to their:
A. LocationB. Number of originsC. ShapeD. Fascicle arrangement
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Ossification of the ends of long bones:
A. Takes twice as long as the ossification of the shaB. Is a characteristic of intramembranous bone formatC. Involves secondary ossification centersD. Occurs before the formation of the diaphysis
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Which structures most directly allow the provision of nutrients and removal of wastes from osteocytes in compact bone?
A. Perforating canalsB. LamellaeC. Central canalsD. Canaliculi
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What kind of tissue is the forerunner of long bones in the embryo?
A. Dense fibrous connective tissueB. Hyaline cartilageC. Mesenchymal tissueD. Elastic cartilage
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What is the primary function of wave summation?
A. Prevent muscle fatigueB. Increase muscle tensionC. Produce smooth, continuous muscle contractionD. Lessen a muscle contraction
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Which structures most directly allow the provision of nutrients and removal of wastes from osteocytes in compact bone?
A. Nutrient foraminaB. Central canalsC. CanaliculiD. Perforating canals
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Bending your head backward past the point of anatomical position is called:
A. CircumductionB. RotationC. HyperextensionD. Flexion
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What is the correct number of cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral vertebrae respectively?
A. 7, 12, 5, 5B. 7, 5, 5, 12C. 5, 7, 12, 5D. 12, 7, 5, 5
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Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?
A. TalusB. RadiusC. FemurD. Hamate
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Which of the following is a bone marking name that indicates a rounded articular projection of bone?
A. MeatusB. ForamenC. CondyleD. Fossa
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What is the functional unit of a skeletal muscle called?
A. SarcomereB. Sarcoplasmic reticulumC. SarcolemmaD. Myofibril
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What is the primary function of wave summation?
A. To initiate muscle relaxationB. To prevent muscle fatigueC. To increase the force of muscle contractionD. To reduce calcium ion release
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A fast glycolytic fiber would be needed for which action?
A. SprintingB. Raking leavesC. Maintaining postureD. Hitting a golf ball
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A fast glycolytic fiber would be needed for which action?
A. SprintingB. Raking leavesC. Maintaining postureD. Hitting a golf ball
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Lamellae found lying between osteons that are not part of an osteon are called ______ lamellae.
A. CentralB. CircumferentialC. InterstitialD. Concentric
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For intramembranous ossification to take place, which of the following is necessary?
A. An epiphyseal plate must be present.B. The cartilage matrix begins to deteriorate.C. A medullary cavity forms.D. A bone collar forms around the cartilage model.
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Myoglobin __________.
A. Stores oxygen in muscle cellsB. Is a protein involved in the direct phosphorylatioC. Breaks down glycogenD. Transports oxygen throughout the muscle tissue
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Which of the following is an example of a sesamoid bone?
A. TalusB. RadiusC. FemurD. Hamate
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Which of the following is a bone marking name that indicates a rounded articular projection of bone?
A. MeatusB. FossaC. EpicondyleD. Condyle
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Synarthrotic joints __________.
A. Can be dislocated easilyB. Are freely movableC. Are slightly movableD. Are immovable
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Which of the following is a bone marking name that indicates a rounded articular projection of bone?
A. MeatusB. FossaC. EpicondyleD. Condyle
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Lamellae found lying between osteons that are not part of an osteon are called ______ lamellae.
A. CentralB. ConcentricC. CircumferentialD. Perforating
Anatomy and physiology proctored exam