Question 1

The interaction of both the muscular system and the skeletal system is necessary for animals to run,fly,and swim.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Functions of the vertebrate endoskeleton include

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A)  production of blood cells only.
B)  both production of nerve cells and storage of calcium.
C)  storage of calcium only.
D)  both production of blood cells and storage of calcium.
E)  production of nerve cells only.F) A) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 3

An autoimmune disorder in which there is chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint is

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A)  osteoarthritis.
B)  scoliosis.
C)  rheumatoid arthritis.
D)  osteoporosis.
E)  acromegaly.F) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

Muscle rich in slow-twitch fibers is darker than muscle rich in fast-twitch fibers.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Why is myosin important for contraction?

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A)  ATP forms a bridge binding actin to myosin.
B)  Actin heads bend when attached to myosin.
C)  Calcium ions form a bridge moving actin along myosin.
D)  Myosin heads bend when attached to actin.
E)  Myosin synthesizes new strands of actin,lengthening the musclE.F) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 6

A bedridden person is at risk of what problem?

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A)  rheumatoid arthritis
B)  osteoarthritis
C)  osteoporosis
D)  a sprain
E)  anemiaF) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

The precursor of bone is cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Where are blood cells produced?

Accepted Answer

A)  in red marrow inside of bones
B)  in yellow marrow inside of bones
C)  in joints by creatine phosphate
D)  in the liver
E)  in the spleenF) C) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Skeletal muscle contraction is important in maintaining body temperature homeostasis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The two closely allied organ systems that allow for running,swimming,and flying under the direction of the nervous system are the

Accepted Answer

A)  skeletal and endocrine systems.
B)  muscular and endocrine systems.
C)  muscular and skeletal systems.
D)  circulatory and muscular systems.
E)  circulatory and skeletal systems.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 11

The vertebrae in descending order from the skull are

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A)  cervical,thoracic,lumbar.
B)  lumbar,thoracic,cervical.
C)  cervical,lumbar,thoraciC.
D)  thoracic,lumbar,cervical.
E)  lumbar,cervical,thoracic.F) A) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 12

Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton?

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A)  pelvic girdle
B)  sternum
C)  pectoral girdle
D)  femur
E)  humerusF) C) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

The process by which an arthropod sheds its exoskeleton in order to grow is called molting.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which is not a function of skeletal muscles?

Accepted Answer

A)  produce heat to keep the body warm
B)  yell a command
C)  blink
D)  kick a ball
E)  pump blood through the heartF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 15

Connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system includes

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A)  ligaments.
B)  bone.
C)  cartilage.
D)  tendons.
E)  All answers are correct.F) A) and B)
G) A) and E)

Question 16

Muscle rich in fast-twitch fibers is darker than muscle rich in slow-twitch fibers.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A thin filament in a muscle cell is composed primarily of the protein

Accepted Answer

A)  hemoglobin.
B)  myosin.
C)  myoglobin.
D)  actin.
E)  pectin.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

If you were examing a biopsy sample of a leg bone,and the structure of the bone was spongy,you would be know that the bone came from the end of the bone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Athletes who who compete in distance/endurance events develop more fast-twitch muscle.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The high water content of cartilage allows it to cushion blows.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 26: The Skeletal and Muscular Systems

Which is not a part of the appendicular skeleton?

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The process by which an arthropod sheds its exoskeleton in order to grow is called molting.

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Functions of the vertebrate endoskeleton include

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Muscle rich in fast-twitch fibers is darker than muscle rich in slow-twitch fibers.

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A thin filament in a muscle cell is composed primarily of the protein

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If you were examing a biopsy sample of a leg bone,and the structure of the bone was spongy,you would be know that the bone came from the end of the bone.

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Skeletal muscle contraction is important in maintaining body temperature homeostasis.

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Where are blood cells produced?

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Muscle rich in slow-twitch fibers is darker than muscle rich in fast-twitch fibers.

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Which is not a function of skeletal muscles?

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The precursor of bone is cartilage.

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Why is myosin important for contraction?

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The vertebrae in descending order from the skull are

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Athletes who who compete in distance/endurance events develop more fast-twitch muscle.

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The high water content of cartilage allows it to cushion blows.

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Connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system includes

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An autoimmune disorder in which there is chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint is

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The interaction of both the muscular system and the skeletal system is necessary for animals to run,fly,and swim.

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The two closely allied organ systems that allow for running,swimming,and flying under the direction of the nervous system are the

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A bedridden person is at risk of what problem?

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