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What name is given to the area found at the end of long bones where growth takes place?
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Epiphysis
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Epicentre
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Epidural
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Epimonkey
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What purpose does calcium serve in the growth and development of bone?
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Hardens
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Softens
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What name is given to the tough, supporting fibrous membrane that surrounds a bone?
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Periosteum
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Periosteosis
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Periscope
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Pericotomy
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Choose TWO main functions of the vertebral column.
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What is unusual about the sacral region of the vertebral column?
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The bones are fused
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The bones are twisted
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The bones are brittle
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The bones are softer than the other areas
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Except for the Sacral and Coccygeal regions, give the name of TWO other regions of the vertebral column
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Name TWO valves of the heart
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What major purpose do the valves of the heart serve?
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To prevent the back flow of blood through the heart.
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To ensure that the pistons are running clean.
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To prevent the blood from thinning.
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To break the stretch-reflex cycle.
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What makes the Pulmonary Artery different from all other arteries?
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It does not carry oxygen.
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It is much bigger than all other arteries.
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It is green and yellow in colour.
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It is thinner than a vein