How bone builds and heals
Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
Growth hormone is released by the:
Answer: B. The pituitary gland releases growth hormone, which stimulates growth.
Question 2 of 5
Bones are connected to other bones by:
Answer: A. Ligaments join bone to bone. Tendons attach muscle to bone — a distinction the exam tests directly.
Question 3 of 5
The primary function of red bone marrow is to:
Answer: A. Red marrow makes cells; yellow marrow stores fat. In adults, red marrow persists mainly in flat bones and the ends of long bones.
Question 4 of 5
The longest bone in the human body is the:
Answer: A. The femur (thigh bone) is the longest and strongest bone in the body.
Question 5 of 5
The larger, weight-bearing bone of the lower leg is the:
Answer: B. The tibia (shin bone) bears most of the weight; the fibula is the thinner outer bone.
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