Question 1

The knee is an example of a(n) :

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A)  Immovable joint
B)  Fibrous joint
C)  Hinge joint
D)  Cartilaginous joint
E)  Ball-and-socket jointF) A) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Inflammation of the fluid filled sacs that normally ease friction between bone and overlapping muscles,or between skin and tendons,is referred to as bursitis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Bone-forming cells are termed:

Accepted Answer

A)  Chondrocytes
B)  Chondroclasts
C)  Osteoclasts
D)  Osteocytes
E)  OsteoblastsF) C) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

If the muscular system in your body was unable to function,which function of the skeletal system would not be compromised?

Accepted Answer

A)  Locomotion of the body
B)  Respiration
C)  Digestion
D)  Providing a framework for the body
E)  ImmunityF) A) and B)
G) D) and E)

Question 5

-This figure shows the components of a muscle cell.What does "b" represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  A sarcomere
B)  The sarcoplasm
C)  A myofibril
D)  The sarcoplasmic reticulum
E)  The sarcolemmaF) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Which organism is most likely going to have a hydrostatic skeleton?

Accepted Answer

A)  grasshopper
B)  nurse shark
C)  Planaria
D)  Raccoon
E)  OysterF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following is not a bone found in the pectoral girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)  The humerus
B)  A tarsal
C)  The scapula
D)  Radius
E)  The ulnaF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 8

The joints found between vertebrae are classified as being:

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrous joints
B)  Cartilaginous joints
C)  Synovial joints
D)  Hinge joints
E)  Discoidal jointsF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 9

If you were studying the structures which connect bone to bone you would be studying which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bursae
B)  Ligaments
C)  Cartilage
D)  Tendons
E)  MenisciF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 10

Damage to the human rib cage would compromise which of the following skeletal system functions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protection of internal organs and respiration
B)  Protection of internal organs and immunity
C)  Respiration and digestion
D)  Protection of internal organs and storage of calcium
E)  Framework for the body and locomotionF) C) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 11

Which of the following structures is the smallest in diameter?

Accepted Answer

A)  Myofibril
B)  Sarcomere
C)  Sarcolemma
D)  Biceps femoris
E)  Orbicularis oculiF) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 12

In contraction the:

Accepted Answer

A)  Thin filaments become shorter
B)  Thin filaments become longer
C)  Thick filaments become shorter
D)  Thick filaments become longer
E)  None of these are trueF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

Which of the following is not a correct pairing of a muscle and location?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps brachii-upper arm
B)  Pectoralis major-chest
C)  Deltoid-lower leg
D)  Quadriceps femoris-upper leg
E)  Latissimus dorsi-backF) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 14

Which of the following is not a correct association in the pelvic girdle and the lower limbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibula-lower leg
B)  Phalanges-toes
C)  Patella-knee cap
D)  Coxal bones-hips
E)  Tibia-upper legF) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Which of the following types of skeleton would be found in arthropods and molluscs?

Accepted Answer

A)  An exoskeleton
B)  A hydrostatic skeleton
C)  An endoskeleton
D)  A compound skeleton
E)  A spongy skeletonF) C) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 16

If an athlete has a pulled quadriceps group,which action would not be possible?

Accepted Answer

A)  Straightening the leg at the knee
B)  Moving the thigh towards the body
C)  Straightening the wrist and hand
D)  Turns the foot downward when standing on their toes
E)  Raises and laterally rotates the thighF) A) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 17

The pads of fibrocartilage between the vertebrae are referred to as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Myosin disks
B)  Intervertebral disks
C)  Articular disks
D)  Axial disks
E)  Synovial disksF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 18

The source of energy for bonding between myosin and actin is:

Accepted Answer

A)  ATP
B)  ADP
C)  Creatine phosphate
D)  Lactic acid
E)  GlycogenF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Exam 29: Locomotion and Support Systems

Which organism is most likely going to have a hydrostatic skeleton?

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Which of the following structures is the smallest in diameter?

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If the muscular system in your body was unable to function,which function of the skeletal system would not be compromised?

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The source of energy for bonding between myosin and actin is:

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Which of the following is not a correct pairing of a muscle and location?

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Bone-forming cells are termed:

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If you were studying the structures which connect bone to bone you would be studying which of the following?

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If an athlete has a pulled quadriceps group,which action would not be possible?

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The knee is an example of a(n) :

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Inflammation of the fluid filled sacs that normally ease friction between bone and overlapping muscles,or between skin and tendons,is referred to as bursitis.

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Which of the following types of skeleton would be found in arthropods and molluscs?

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Which of the following is not a correct association in the pelvic girdle and the lower limbs?

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The joints found between vertebrae are classified as being:

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-This figure shows the components of a muscle cell.What does "b" represent?

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In contraction the:

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The pads of fibrocartilage between the vertebrae are referred to as:

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Which of the following is not a bone found in the pectoral girdle?

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Damage to the human rib cage would compromise which of the following skeletal system functions?

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Exam 29: Locomotion and Support Systems

Which organism is most likely going to have a hydrostatic skeleton?

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Which of the following structures is the smallest in diameter?

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If the muscular system in your body was unable to function,which function of the skeletal system would not be compromised?

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The source of energy for bonding between myosin and actin is:

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Which of the following is not a correct pairing of a muscle and location?

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Bone-forming cells are termed:

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If you were studying the structures which connect bone to bone you would be studying which of the following?

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If an athlete has a pulled quadriceps group,which action would not be possible?

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The knee is an example of a(n) :

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Inflammation of the fluid filled sacs that normally ease friction between bone and overlapping muscles,or between skin and tendons,is referred to as bursitis.

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Which of the following types of skeleton would be found in arthropods and molluscs?

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Which of the following is not a correct association in the pelvic girdle and the lower limbs?

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The joints found between vertebrae are classified as being:

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-This figure shows the components of a muscle cell.What does "b" represent?

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In contraction the:

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The pads of fibrocartilage between the vertebrae are referred to as:

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Which of the following is not a bone found in the pectoral girdle?

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Damage to the human rib cage would compromise which of the following skeletal system functions?

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