Holly Keeper

Traditional Assessment
Class: Anatomy and Physiology
Grade Level: 11th & 12th grade
Standards and Objectives addressed:
Colorado State Life Science Standard 2.6
Cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems maintain relatively stable internal
environments, even in the face of changing external environments
Objectives:
Students Will Be Able to
a. Discuss how two or more body systems interact to promote health for the whole
organism
b. Analyze and interpret data on homeostatic mechanisms using direct and indirect
evidence to develop and support claims about the effectiveness of feedback loops to
maintain homeostasis
c. Distinguish between causation and correlation in epidemiological data, such as
examining scientifically valid evidence regarding disrupted homeostasis in particular
diseases
The exam consists of:
8 Multiple choice questions
5 Matching
5 True or False
10 Fill in the blank
2 Essay questions

1.25 points each

2 points each
2 points each
3 points each
20 points each

= 10 points
= 10 points
= 10 points
= 30 points
= 40 points
Total = 100 points

Name: _________________________________
Teacher: Miss Keeper
Class: Anatomy and Physiology Grade Level: 11th & 12th

Skeletal System Unit Exam

Section One: multiple choice worth 1.25 points per item
Please choose the BEST answer to each of the following question by circling the correlating letter darkly.

1. The three divisions of the spinal column include:

A.
B.
C.
D.

Ventricle, posterior and lumbar

Cervical, lumbar, and anterior
Thoracic, posterior and anterior
Lumbar, thoracic, and cervical

2. Why are the lumbar vertebrae larger than other areas of the spinal column?
A. They are considered the lumber of the pelvic girdle
B. They have an increased weight bearing function as compared to the other types of
vertebrae
C. Some of them are attached to the sacrum
D. They must protect the excretory and urinary systems
3. Identify the answer that correctly matches the part of the skeletal system with a part of the
body it closely interacts with:
A.
B.
C.
D.

The thoracic vertebrae and the neck

The humerus bone and the hand
The sacrum and the reproductive system
The calcaneous bone and the liver

4. Which is most likely to be a cause of Osteoarthritis?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Being of age 60 or older

Consuming aspirin on a frequent basis
Cumulative wear and tear at the joint surfaces
Being female

5. Bone marrow is found in which type of bone?

A.
B.
C.
D.

Marrow bone
Long bone
Short bone
Flat bone

6. Which unit of bone tissue helps to maintain homeostasis by removing and replacing the
surrounding calcium salts?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Lacunae
Osteoblasts
Osteoclasts
Endosteum

7. Which is a pair of hormones that work together to elevate calcium levels in bodily fluids?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) & Insulin

Insulin and Thyroid Hormone (TH)
Calcium and Calcitonin
Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) & Calcitriol

8. Which is a bone disease sometimes found to be correlated with frequent alcohol use?
A.
B.
C.
D.

Osteoporosis
Athersclerosis
Rheumatism
Fatalis zygomaticus symbiosis maximus

Section Two: Matching - worth 2 points per item

Please draw a line from each description to its correlating term.
Descriptions:
9. All of the rheumatic diseases that affect synovial joints

Pubic

10. The hormone that helps move calcium into bones

Arthritis

11. This angle is used to distinguish the male from the female pelvis

Calcium

12. Serves as an attachment point for muscle

Calcitonin

13. The most abundant mineral in the human body

Linea aspera

Section Three: True and False worth 2 points per item

In the blank to the left of each item, respond by clearly writing either TRUE or FALSE.
14. Most of the bones in the body are formed through endochondral ossification. ___________
15. A woman going through menopause is at higher risk of developing
osteoporosis than a woman who is not.

___________

16. Formation of white blood cells occurs partially in the body of the thoracic and
lumbar vertebrae.
___________
17. Leukemia is a cancer involving bones.
18. There are five regions of the spinal column that house and protect the spinal
cord.
___________

Section Four: Fill in the blank worth 2 points per item

Please clearly write in each blank the word that a word that fits with the statement.
19. Diarthrosis, or free movement describes the functionality of a ______________ joint.
20. ______________ Are small packets of connective tissue containing synovial fluid.
21. Structures of the ______________ system can physically prevent (because of their tension)
correct alignment of the bone fragments after a person has suffered a hip fracture.
22. The _____________ region of the axial spine helps to protects the lungs.
23. Cartilage takes a relatively long time to heal because it has no direct _____________ supply.
24. During puberty, a surge of ___________ hormones accelerates growth, including bones.
25. The occurrence described in question 24 above leads to the closure of _________ cartilages.
26. ______________ (a type of blood cell) and other cells of the immune response are
produced and stored in bone marrow
27. A fracture in the ____________ bone of the skull could be accompanied by loss of vision.
28. ____________ of the mandible allows you to open your mouth.

Part Five: Essay questions Worth 20 points each.

Please fully answer each question to the best of your ability. Your answer to each of the two
following questions should be one or two paragraphs at most. Please include a descriptive title
for each essay. Please also try your best to spell everything correctly and use proper grammar
and punctuation. A blank page is attached to allow you to use more space or write on the
separate page if you choose.
29. Please identify and explain one of the bone diseases including its risk factors, prevention
methods, symptoms, and treatment options.

30. Describe one way in which the skeletal system interacts with another system of the body to
support its function. Include in detail what each system does to benefit the other. Keep in mind
all the functions of the skeletal system.

Skeletal System Unit Exam Answer Key

Questions 1-28 including multiple choice, matching, True/False, and fill in the blank:
#
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14

Answer
D
B
C
C
B
A
D
A
Arthritis
Calcitonin
Pubic
Linea
aspera
Calcium
TRUE

Standard
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6

Objectives
a.
a.
a.
c.
a.
b.
b.
c.
c.
b.
a.
a.

#
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26

Answer
TRUE
FALSE
TRUE
FALSE
Synovial
Bursae
Skeletal
Thoracic
Blood
Sex
Epiphyseal
Lymphocytes

2.6
2.6

b.
a.

27 Occipital
28 Depression

Standard
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6
2.6

Objectives
b. & c.
b.
c.
a.
a.
b.
a. & c.
b.
a. & b.
a. & b.
a.
a., b., & c.

2.6
2.6

c.
a.

Essay Questions:
29. Standard 2.6 & objective a., b., and c. are addressed.
Point Value
Disease
Description

Point Value

11-15
Excellent
Correctly
matched a
disease name
with a detailed
description
including risk
factors,
prevention
methods,
symptoms, and
treatment
options. Included
a descriptive
title.
4-5
Excellent

6-10
Mediocre
Missing some
important details
of the disease or
mismatched
name to
description or
missing a
descriptive title.

1-5
Needs Work
Did not describe
most of the
important details
about the
disease but
wrote something
related to a
disease of the
bone.

0
Unanswered
Did not write
anything
pertaining to a
disease of the
bone.

2-3
Mediocre

1-2
Needs Work

0
Unanswered

Spelling and
grammar

Everything is
spelled correctly
and there are
very few
grammatical
mistakes.

A few spelling
and or grammar
mistakes are
present.

Frequent spelling
and grammar
mistakes are
present.

Did not write

anything
pertaining to a
disease of the
bone.

30. Standard 2.6 & objective a., b., and c. are addressed.
Point Value

Disease
Description

Point Value

Spelling and
grammar

11-15

6-10

1-5

Excellent

Mediocre

Needs Work

Unanswered

Correctly
identified a way
in which the
skeletal system
interacts with
another system
including a
detailed
description and a
descriptive title.

Missing some
important details
of the
relationship
between the two
systems or
missing a
descriptive title.

Did not describe

most of the
important details
about the
chosen
relationship or
incorrectly
identified a
relationship.

Did not write

anything
pertaining to the
interactions of
the skeletal
system with
another system
of the body.

2-3

1-2

Excellent

Mediocre

Needs Work

Unanswered

Everything is
spelled correctly
and there are
very few
grammatical
mistakes.

A few spelling
and or grammar
mistakes are
present.

Frequent spelling
and grammar
mistakes are
present.

Did not write

anything
pertaining to the
interactions of
the skeletal
system with
another system
of the body.

4-5