Nursing 230 test #1 Questions with Complete Solutions

Osteoblasts do what? Correct Answer-synthesize new tissue Osteoclasts do what? Correct Answer-break down bone tissue Ossification Correct Answer-process of deposition of new bone by osteoblasts Resorption Correct Answer-process of removal of old bone by osteoclasts two types of bone cells that play a significant role in bone re-modelization? Correct Answer-osteoblasts and osteoclasts wolff's law of remodeling bone? Correct Answer-bone will remodel itself over time to become stronger if loading on a particular bone increases (helps pull calcium back in) Epiphyseal plate (AKA growth plate)... injury to this plate in a growing child can cause? Correct Answer-can cause cessation of new bone formation at the growth plate isometric contractions Correct Answer-increase tension within muscle but do not cause movement isotonic contractions Correct Ans