skeletal system

Which of the following connects muscle to bone? (a)Ligaments (b)Tendons (c)Cartilage (d)Marrow

(b)Tendons

If a patient is suffering from osteoporosis, what type of exercise would be best for the patient to perform regularly? (a)Swimming (b)Running (c)Bicycling (d)Weightlifting

(d)Weightlifting

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? (a)Assists with blood flow. (b)Protects organs. (c)Supports the body. (d)Helps with movement.

(a)Assists with blood flow.

Which of the following organs can control calcium homeostasis? (a)Bone (b)Kidney (c)Parathyroid (d)Stomach

(a)Bone

Which of the following structures protects the ends of bones at the joints? (a)Cartilage (b)Tendons (c)Marrow (d)Ligaments

(a)Cartilage

If bone formation occurs above normal rates, how are calcium levels in the blood likely to respond? (a)Decrease (b)Increase (c)No change (d)Unknown

(a)Decrease

What is the function of yellow bone marrow? (a)Stores fat. (b)Produces energy. (c)Cushions the joints. (d)Supplies minerals.

(a)Stores fat.

How would living on the moon affect your bone mass? (a)Increase it (b)Decrease it (c)Almost no change (d)Unknown

(b)Decrease it

What is the key to good body mechanics and protecting your spine? (a)Proper diet (b)Good posture (c)Cardio exercises (d)Weightlifting

(b)Good posture

What is the function of red bone marrow? (a)Stores fat. (b)Makes blood cells. (c)Supplies minerals. (d)Produces oxygen.

(b)Makes blood cells.

Which of the following is a good source of calcium? (a)Brown rice (b)Bread (c)Broccoli (d)Apples

(c)Broccoli

Which mineral is essential for maintaining bone mass? (a)Salt (b)Iron (c)Calcium (d)Potassium

(c)Calcium

The chest is ________ and _________ to the shoulder. (a)posterior, superior (b)posterior, inferior (c)anterior, inferior (d)anterior, superior

(c)anterior, inferior

Which body system controls the level of calcium in the blood? (a)Cardiovascular (b)Digestive (c)Respiratory (d)Endocrine

(d)Endocrine

Which of the following is not naturally produced by the body? (a)Vitamin D (B)Blood cells (C)Yellow marrow (D)Calcium

(D)Calcium

Which letter indicates the superior direction?

a

Which arrow indicates the distal direction?

d