by ewiza
Long bones are crucial components of the human skeletal system, providing support, mobility, and housing bone marrow. This quiz will challenge your understanding of their anatomy, functions, and significance. Dive in and see how much you know about these vital structures!
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Long Bone Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which part of the long bone is responsible for the production of blood cells?
Diaphysis
Epiphysis
Medullary cavity
Periosteum
2. What is the primary function of the periosteum?
Protecting the bone
Producing bone cells
Storing fat
Providing blood supply and nutrients
3. What type of bone tissue primarily makes up the diaphysis of a long bone?
Spongy bone
Compact bone
Cartilage
Fibrous tissue
4. Which of the following is NOT a function of long bones?
Support
Movement
Hormone production
Mineral storage
5. What is the name of the growth plate found in long bones?
Epiphyseal plate
Diaphyseal plate
Metaphyseal plate
Periosteal plate
6. Which cells are responsible for bone resorption in long bones?
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Chondrocytes
Fibroblasts
7. What is the term for the shaft of a long bone?
Epiphysis
Diaphysis
Metaphysis
Periosteum
8. Which type of bone marrow is found in the medullary cavity of adult long bones?
Red marrow
Yellow marrow
White marrow
Gray marrow
9. What is the main mineral stored in long bones?
Iron
Magnesium
Calcium
Potassium
10. Which part of the long bone is covered with articular cartilage?
Diaphysis
Epiphysis
Medullary cavity
Periosteum
11. What is the function of osteoblasts in long bones?
Bone resorption
Bone formation
Cartilage production
Fat storage
12. What is the name of the fibrous membrane that covers the outer surface of long bones?
Endosteum
Periosteum
Epimysium
Perimysium
13. Which part of the long bone contains the growth plate?
Diaphysis
Metaphysis
Periosteum
Medullary cavity
14. What is the primary function of red bone marrow in long bones?
Fat storage
Blood cell production
Mineral storage
Bone resorption
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