Bio 141 Proctored Exam 2 (Ch. 7 8 & Ch.9) Questions With Correct Answers

Osteocytes {Ans: mature bone cells}Epiphyseal lines {Ans: When long bone stops growing, after puberty: Epiphyseal cartilage disappears Is visible on x-rays as an epiphyseal line}Sutural bones {Ans: small bones located in sutures of cranial bones}Epiphysis {Ans: the end part of a long bone that articulates with other bones}Metaphysis {Ans: where diaphysis and epiphysis meet}Functions of periosteum {Ans: 1. Isolates bone from surrounding tissues 2. Provides a route for circulatory and nervous supply 3. Participates in bone growth and repair}