Bone Physiology

Practice Questions

NCLEX-PN › Bone Physiology

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Which of the following is in the haversian canal?

2

Calcium is required for all of the following except __________.

3

Which of the following is not a common site of hematopoietic bone marrow in an adult?

4

The length of long bones is increased via the hypertrophy and eventual apoptosis of chondrocytes which leave cavities that are then colonized by osteoprogenitor cells. This process is referred to as __________.

5

Which of the following is the term for the functional unit of compact bone?

6

Bones are made up of which of the following three tissue types?

7

Muscle is attached to the periosteum of bone via which of the following?

8

In regards to bone marrow, "red marrow" is primarily made up of ___________ cells, while "yellow marrow" is primarily made up of ___________ cells.

9

In what zone of endochondral ossification do the chondrocytes typically die off, leaving cavities for colonization by osteoprogenitor cells?

10

Which of the following lists the zones of endochondral ossification in the correct order?

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