Bone and Cartilage Physiology Practice Questions
20 free Bone and Cartilage Physiology practice questions for the Zoology, each with the correct answer and a detailed explanation. Open any question below, or take the full set as an interactive quiz.
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All Bone and Cartilage Physiology questions
- Q1. Which cell type is responsible for the resorption of bone matrix by secreting lysosomal enzymes and acids?
- Q2. The structural unit of compact bone, consisting of concentric lamellae surrounding a central canal, is known as the:
- Q3. Which type of cartilage is characterized by the presence of thick bundles of collagen fibers and acts as a shock absorber in the intervertebral discs?
- Q4. In the process of endochondral ossification, what serves as the initial template for the developing long bone?
- Q5. Which hormone is released in response to high blood calcium levels to inhibit bone resorption?
- Q6. What is the primary function of the canaliculi within the bone matrix?
- Q7. The 'organic' part of the bone matrix, which provides flexibility and tensile strength, is primarily composed of:
- Q8. Which region of a long bone is the site of longitudinal growth during childhood?
- Q9. Unlike bone, cartilage is 'avascular.' How do chondrocytes receive their nutrients?
- Q10. The inorganic mineral salts of bone, which provide hardness and compressive strength, are primarily in the form of:
- Q11. Wolff’s Law of bone physiology states that:
- Q12. Which of the following describes 'Appositional growth' in bone?
- Q13. What is the specific role of Vitamin C in bone physiology?
- Q14. Which type of bone tissue is characterized by an open lattice of 'trabeculae' and is found in the epiphyses of long bones?
- Q15. The process of 'Intramembranous ossification' is responsible for the formation of which bones?
- Q16. Which layer of the periosteum contains the osteoprogenitor cells necessary for bone repair and growth?
- Q17. During bone repair, what is the first structure to form at the site of a fracture after the initial hematoma?
- Q18. Which of the following is a characteristic of 'Elastic Cartilage'?
- Q19. Parathyroid hormone (PTH) increases blood calcium levels by primarily stimulating which cells?
- Q20. The 'Sharpey’s fibers' are responsible for which of the following?