1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system?
a. It acts as a support for the body
b. It acts as a store for calcium and phosphorus
c. It protects the internal soft tissues
d. It provides a series of solid cavities which house the endocrine organs
2. Which of the following are long bones?
a. scapular, ribs and the bones of the cranium
b. humerus, radius and femur
c. carpal and tarsal bones
d. os penis.
3. Which of the following are flat bones?
a. scapular, ribs and the bones of the cranium
b. humerus, radius and femur
c. carpal and tarsal bones
d. os penis
4. In endochondral ossification the primary centre of ossification usually occurs:
a. in the head of the bone
b. in the diaphysis
c. at the epiphysis
d. under the articular cartilage
5. The joint between the right and left mandibles is a:
a. suture
b. fibrocartilaginous
c. symphysis
d. synovial
6. The process of using small chemical units to provide energy is known as:
a. Ingestion
b. Digestion
c. Metabolism
d. Excretion
7. Inflammation of the gum is known as:
a. Gingivitis
b. oesophagitis
c. tonsilitis
d. pharyngitis
8. The muscle found in the tongue is:
a. Smooth
b. Cardiac
c. Striated
d. Longitudinal
9. The carnassial tooth of the dog in the lower dental arch is: -
a. The 4th premolar
b. The 3rd premolar
c. The 2nd molar
d. The 1st molar
10. The function of the incisor teeth of the cat is: -
a. To shear meat off the bone
b. To hold the bone still while eating it
c. To nibble small pieces off the bone ***
d. To grind up coarse meat
11. Endocrine glands secrete chemical messengers known as:
a. steroids
b. nerve impulses
