Biology 218 – Human Anatomy - RIDDELL - Napa Valley College

Biology 105 – Human Biology
PRACTICE MIDTERM EXAM 1
23) A compound fracture
A) is caused by an underlying pathology.
B) results in bone breaking the skin.
C) is a type of incomplete fracture.
D) never happens.
E) is also called a greenstick fracture.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-4
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
24) The parathyroid hormone
A) stimulates osteoclast activity.
B) increases the rate of calcium absorption.
C) decreases the rate of calcium excretion.
D) A and C only
E) all of the above
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-4
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
25) The appendicular skeleton consists of
A) the bones of the arms.
B) the bones of the legs.
C) the bones of the hands and feet.
D) the bones that connect the limbs to the axial skeleton.
E) all of the above
Answer: E
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-6
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
26) Which of the following is part of the appendicular skeleton?
A) the skull
B) the manubrium
C) the sternum
D) the scapula
E) the vertebrae
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Learning Outcome: 6-6
Skill Level: 1 Reviewing Facts and Terms
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Spring 2011
55244 4 Units
UVC1, 3 and 7 St. Helena
F 9:00 AM – 3:50 PM
RIDDELL
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