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Which is not a disease of the skeletal system?
Which is not a disease of the skeletal system?
- osteogenesis imperfecta
- osteoporosis
- neuropathy (correct)
- osteomalacia
Which of the following is a genetic condition that affects bones?
Which of the following is a genetic condition that affects bones?
- fracture
- osteoporosis
- osteomalacia
- osteogenesis imperfecta (correct)
What type of bone is the hip bone?
What type of bone is the hip bone?
irregular bone
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: cruciate
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: cruciate
what type of bone forms the skull?
what type of bone forms the skull?
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for lubrication and shock absorption?
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for lubrication and shock absorption?
What type of bone is the carpal?
What type of bone is the carpal?
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for linking bones to other bones to stabilize the articulation?
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for linking bones to other bones to stabilize the articulation?
The axial skeleton is associated with which function?
The axial skeleton is associated with which function?
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: pectoral girdle
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: pectoral girdle
What are two major bones of the skull?
What are two major bones of the skull?
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: mandible
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: mandible
Hematopoiesis is the:
Hematopoiesis is the:
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: scapula
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: scapula
Which of the following bones is properly matched with its function?
Which of the following bones is properly matched with its function?
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for connecting bones to muscles?
Which structure in the skeletal system is responsible for connecting bones to muscles?
What type of bones are the vertebrae?
What type of bones are the vertebrae?
Which part of the skeletal system has more articulations with greater range of motion?
Which part of the skeletal system has more articulations with greater range of motion?
What type of bone is the humerus?
What type of bone is the humerus?
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: sternum
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: sternum
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: fibula
Choose if the following word is part of the axial or appendicular skeleton, or if it is not a bone at all: fibula
Which nanostructure is responsible for tensile resistance in bone?
Which nanostructure is responsible for tensile resistance in bone?
Which of the following is properly matched with its function?
Which of the following is properly matched with its function?
Which nanostructure is responsible for compression resistance in cartilage?
Which nanostructure is responsible for compression resistance in cartilage?
Which nanostructure is responsible for compression resistance in bone?
Which nanostructure is responsible for compression resistance in bone?
Which classification of bone has a collection of specialized cells, organic extracellular matrix proteins, and and inorganic salt crystals?
Which classification of bone has a collection of specialized cells, organic extracellular matrix proteins, and and inorganic salt crystals?
Hydroxyapatite is:
Hydroxyapatite is:
In osteogenesis imperfecta, which molecule is altered?
In osteogenesis imperfecta, which molecule is altered?
Which cells secrete osteoid?
Which cells secrete osteoid?
Which cells transform within the bone?
Which cells transform within the bone?
What is not an inorganic component of bone?
What is not an inorganic component of bone?
For which type of fracture would serious reconstructive measures be needed?
For which type of fracture would serious reconstructive measures be needed?
For the following, identify the macroscopic structures of compact bone: Compact bone
For the following, identify the macroscopic structures of compact bone: Compact bone
The main role of osteocytes is to:
The main role of osteocytes is to:
How can reduced force on the cartilage in articulations, such as that experienced by astronauts in microgravity, lead to cell loss in cartilage?
How can reduced force on the cartilage in articulations, such as that experienced by astronauts in microgravity, lead to cell loss in cartilage?
A main role of proteoglycans in bone is to:
A main role of proteoglycans in bone is to:
Which of the following fractures is not properly matched with its description?
Which of the following fractures is not properly matched with its description?
Bones store calcium for use in the rest of the body. How is the homeostasis of calcium controlled?
Bones store calcium for use in the rest of the body. How is the homeostasis of calcium controlled?
Which cells are osteoporosis drugs intended to inhibit?
Which cells are osteoporosis drugs intended to inhibit?
Increased levels of calcitonin hormone may cause what?
Increased levels of calcitonin hormone may cause what?
Which hormones act against one another with calcium levels?
Which hormones act against one another with calcium levels?
How does vitamin D help maintain bones?
How does vitamin D help maintain bones?
Which of the following is not a result of rickets?
Which of the following is not a result of rickets?
Which of the following structures allow external mechanical information to be quickly transmitted?
Which of the following structures allow external mechanical information to be quickly transmitted?
Smooth muscle would be most responsible for:
Smooth muscle would be most responsible for:
Rigor mortis is most directly caused by:
Rigor mortis is most directly caused by:
Which of the following is not a major function of muscle tissue?
Which of the following is not a major function of muscle tissue?
Moving blood throughout the body.
Moving blood throughout the body.
The different types of muscle tissue differ from each other by:
The different types of muscle tissue differ from each other by:
The property of muscle that gives it the ability to stretch without damage is :
The property of muscle that gives it the ability to stretch without damage is :
The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is the:
The outermost layer of connective tissue surrounding a skeletal muscle is the:
The type of tendon formed when the connective tissue elements of a skeletal muscle extend as a broad flat layer is called:
The type of tendon formed when the connective tissue elements of a skeletal muscle extend as a broad flat layer is called:
The contractile organelles of a skeletal muscle fiber are thread-like structures called:
The contractile organelles of a skeletal muscle fiber are thread-like structures called:
Which of the following is true concerning Muscle Tone?
Which of the following is true concerning Muscle Tone?
Which of the following connects muscle to bone?
Which of the following connects muscle to bone?
To gain speed in motion, third class levers sacrifice what?
To gain speed in motion, third class levers sacrifice what?
Prime mover is another term for which of the following?
Prime mover is another term for which of the following?
You can pick up clues about the muscle itself or its action from understanding the complete name of the muscle. What information can you tell about the rectus femoris just from its name?
You can pick up clues about the muscle itself or its action from understanding the complete name of the muscle. What information can you tell about the rectus femoris just from its name?
Which of the following is not properly matched with its level of organization?
Which of the following is not properly matched with its level of organization?
While performing pull-ups, a person slowly lowers themselves from the “up” position. This is an example of:
While performing pull-ups, a person slowly lowers themselves from the “up” position. This is an example of:
In a neuromuscular junction, the effect of acetylcholine (ACh) binding to receptors on the motor end plate lasts only briefly due to:
In a neuromuscular junction, the effect of acetylcholine (ACh) binding to receptors on the motor end plate lasts only briefly due to:
In an isometric contraction, the muscle develops tension but does not:
In an isometric contraction, the muscle develops tension but does not:
Increasing the number of active motor units within a skeletal muscle is called:
Increasing the number of active motor units within a skeletal muscle is called:
Which is a correct sequence of events in the onset of rigor mortis?
Which is a correct sequence of events in the onset of rigor mortis?
A triad consists of what components?
A triad consists of what components?
Force generation in a whole skeletal muscle would not be enhanced by:
Force generation in a whole skeletal muscle would not be enhanced by:
Myoblasts in muscular system perform a similar function to _______ in the skeletal system?
Myoblasts in muscular system perform a similar function to _______ in the skeletal system?
Calcium is used to trigger cross-bridge formation during which phase of muscle contraction?
Calcium is used to trigger cross-bridge formation during which phase of muscle contraction?
Skeletal muscles can differ in the time it takes them to generate tension after a stimulus is applied. This is often the result of:
Skeletal muscles can differ in the time it takes them to generate tension after a stimulus is applied. This is often the result of:
Biceps are predominantly composed of which type of muscle fiber?
Biceps are predominantly composed of which type of muscle fiber?
Which of the following proteins is used to reinforce the sarcolemma and to help transmit the tension generated by the sarcomeres to the tendons?
Which of the following proteins is used to reinforce the sarcolemma and to help transmit the tension generated by the sarcomeres to the tendons?
The sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle fibers is used for storing:
The sarcoplasmic reticulum in skeletal muscle fibers is used for storing:
Skeletal muscle cells are generally multinucleate because:
Skeletal muscle cells are generally multinucleate because:
Which of the following statements does not accurately describe aerobic cellular respiration in skeletal muscles?
Which of the following statements does not accurately describe aerobic cellular respiration in skeletal muscles?
A packet of electromagnetic energy.
A packet of electromagnetic energy.
X-rays are created in the nucleus and Gamma rays are created at the atomic level. X-rays are usually created by accelerated electrons hitting a target, and gamma rays are emitted from radioactive nuclei.
X-rays are created in the nucleus and Gamma rays are created at the atomic level. X-rays are usually created by accelerated electrons hitting a target, and gamma rays are emitted from radioactive nuclei.
It is created by electrons colliding with inner electrons in the atoms of the metal anode, giving them enough energy to leave the atom.
It is created by electrons colliding with inner electrons in the atoms of the metal anode, giving them enough energy to leave the atom.
Are produce from an accelerated electron bypassing the atomic electrons and coming close to a nucleus in the target.
Are produce from an accelerated electron bypassing the atomic electrons and coming close to a nucleus in the target.
A process of reducing the number of X-ray photons in the beam
A process of reducing the number of X-ray photons in the beam
Is the process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge.
Is the process by which a neutral atom gains or loses an electron, thus acquiring a net charge.
Which of the following is not TRUE about bone remodeling?
Which of the following is not TRUE about bone remodeling?
Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with the skeletal system?
Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with the skeletal system?
Which of the following options represents a set of fused bones in adults?
Which of the following options represents a set of fused bones in adults?
What type of tissue are bones classified as?
What type of tissue are bones classified as?
Where is the primary site of growth in length during the development of a long bone?
Where is the primary site of growth in length during the development of a long bone?
What is the name of the connective tissue layer that covers the outer surface of a bone?
What is the name of the connective tissue layer that covers the outer surface of a bone?
Which of the following statements about a long bone is NOT true?
Which of the following statements about a long bone is NOT true?
What are the spaces in the matrix of compact bone called, which contain cells known as osteocytes?
What are the spaces in the matrix of compact bone called, which contain cells known as osteocytes?
When bone growth in length stops, which of the following statements accurately describes the changes that occur in the epiphyseal plates?
When bone growth in length stops, which of the following statements accurately describes the changes that occur in the epiphyseal plates?
Which of the following statements about intramembranous ossification is NOT accurate?
Which of the following statements about intramembranous ossification is NOT accurate?
Which of the following anatomical terms for bone features is NOT accurately matched with its description?
Which of the following anatomical terms for bone features is NOT accurately matched with its description?
Which of the following bones is considered a part of the appendicular skeleton?
Which of the following bones is considered a part of the appendicular skeleton?
What are the two bones of the skull in which teeth are located?
What are the two bones of the skull in which teeth are located?
What type of ribs attach directly to the sternum by means of costal cartilages?
What type of ribs attach directly to the sternum by means of costal cartilages?
Which of the following sections of the vertebral column is correctly matched with its corresponding number of vertebrae?
Which of the following sections of the vertebral column is correctly matched with its corresponding number of vertebrae?
Which of these sections of the vertebral column exhibit a posterior convexity?
Which of these sections of the vertebral column exhibit a posterior convexity?
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?
Which of the following bones is NOT part of the pelvic girdle?
Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with the skeletal system?
Which of the following functions is NOT typically associated with the skeletal system?
Which of the following bones is NOT considered a part of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following bones is NOT considered a part of the axial skeleton?
Which of the following bony features is NOT part of the humerus bone?
Which of the following bony features is NOT part of the humerus bone?
What is the name of the region in the vertebral column that is located in the lower back and consists of five fused vertebrae?
What is the name of the region in the vertebral column that is located in the lower back and consists of five fused vertebrae?
Why are intervertebral discs (IV discs) primarily composed of fibrocartilage?
Why are intervertebral discs (IV discs) primarily composed of fibrocartilage?
Which of the following statements about the pectoral girdle is correct?
Which of the following statements about the pectoral girdle is correct?
Which of the following statements about human ribs is accurate?
Which of the following statements about human ribs is accurate?
What is the primary characteristic of skeletal muscle?
What is the primary characteristic of skeletal muscle?
Which prefix is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to muscles?
Which prefix is commonly used in medical terminology to refer to muscles?
What are the connective tissue layers that surround and support individual muscle fibers and bundles of muscle fibers, respectively, within a skeletal muscle?
What are the connective tissue layers that surround and support individual muscle fibers and bundles of muscle fibers, respectively, within a skeletal muscle?
Which of the following characteristics is typically associated with smooth muscles?
Which of the following characteristics is typically associated with smooth muscles?
What is the unique feature of cardiac muscle cells that distinguishes them from skeletal muscle cells?
What is the unique feature of cardiac muscle cells that distinguishes them from skeletal muscle cells?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles in the human body?
What is the primary function of skeletal muscles in the human body?
What is the term for the specialized cell membrane that surrounds individual muscle fibers?
What is the term for the specialized cell membrane that surrounds individual muscle fibers?
How is the sarcomere, the fundamental unit of muscle contraction, organized at the molecular level, and what are the key components that play a role in its structure and function?
How is the sarcomere, the fundamental unit of muscle contraction, organized at the molecular level, and what are the key components that play a role in its structure and function?
What role does the sarcoplasmic reticulum play in muscle cells, and how does it contribute to the regulation of muscle contraction?
What role does the sarcoplasmic reticulum play in muscle cells, and how does it contribute to the regulation of muscle contraction?
Which of the following properties of skeletal muscle refers to the ability to receive and respond to a stimulus?
Which of the following properties of skeletal muscle refers to the ability to receive and respond to a stimulus?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of neuromuscular junctions?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the role of neuromuscular junctions?
What is the synaptic cleft, and what is its function in the transmission of nerve signals?
What is the synaptic cleft, and what is its function in the transmission of nerve signals?
Which of the following statements accurately describes action potentials?
Which of the following statements accurately describes action potentials?
How does the sliding filament theory explain the mechanism of muscle contraction?
How does the sliding filament theory explain the mechanism of muscle contraction?
What are the key differences between muscle twitch and muscle tetanus?
What are the key differences between muscle twitch and muscle tetanus?
What is the primary source of energy for muscle contraction?
What is the primary source of energy for muscle contraction?
Which characteristic is associated with isotonic contractions in muscle physiology?
Which characteristic is associated with isotonic contractions in muscle physiology?
What is the significance of the origin and insertion points in the study of muscle anatomy?
What is the significance of the origin and insertion points in the study of muscle anatomy?
What distinguishes a prime mover muscle from an antagonist muscle in the context of muscle function?
What distinguishes a prime mover muscle from an antagonist muscle in the context of muscle function?
What characterizes extension movement in the context of joint motion?
What characterizes extension movement in the context of joint motion?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the biceps brachii muscle and its primary action?
Which of the following statements accurately describes the biceps brachii muscle and its primary action?
What is the primary action of the deltoid muscle in the human body?
What is the primary action of the deltoid muscle in the human body?
Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located in the human body, and what is its primary action?
Where is the gastrocnemius muscle located in the human body, and what is its primary action?
What is the primary action and location of the quadriceps muscles in the human body?
What is the primary action and location of the quadriceps muscles in the human body?
What are the key characteristics of hamstring muscles in the human body?
What are the key characteristics of hamstring muscles in the human body?