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Class 11 Biology · Chapter 12 · Test 1

Bone and Cartilage

51 MCQs. This part covers the functions of the skeleton and the structure of compact and spongy bone (Haversian system, lamellae, lacunae, canaliculi). It also covers bone marrow, the bone cells (osteoblasts, osteocytes, osteoclasts), osteogenesis, the structure and types of cartilage, and the comparison of bone and cartilage.

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  1. Question 1

    Bones cartilage and other connective tissues make an internal framework called:

    • ASkeleton
    • BMuscle
    • CLigament
    • DTendon
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    Answer: A

    Bones cartilage and other connective tissues make an internal framework called skeleton.

  2. Question 2

    Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

    • ADigesting food
    • BProviding structural support
    • CProtecting vital organs
    • DProducing movement and locomotion
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    Answer: A

    The skeleton provides support protects organs and produces movement but does not digest food.

  3. Question 3

    Bones are made of connective tissue reinforced with:

    • ACalcium and specialized bone cells
    • BIron only
    • CKeratin
    • DChlorophyll
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    Answer: A

    Bones are made of connective tissue reinforced with calcium and specialized bone cells.

  4. Question 4

    The surface of a bone is covered by a tough membrane called:

    • APeriosteum
    • BPerichondrium
    • CPericardium
    • DPeritoneum
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    Answer: A

    The bone surface is covered by a tough membrane called periosteum.

  5. Question 5

    The thick layer of hard material under the periosteum is the:

    • ACompact bone
    • BSpongy bone
    • CBone marrow
    • DCartilage
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    Answer: A

    The thick layer under periosteum is compact bone which makes up the majority of bone tissue.

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