Pressure in the Skeleton

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According to the passage, where are the highest pressures in the body found?

  • In the weight bearing bones and joints (correct)
  • In the blood vessels
  • In the muscles
  • In the organs

What is the maximum pressure that may be found in the knee joint according to the passage?

  • 7 atm
  • 5 atm
  • 10 atm (correct)
  • 15 atm

How does the surface area of a bone at the joint help reduce pressure according to the passage?

  • The larger area distributes the force, thus reducing the pressure (correct)
  • The larger area increases the pressure
  • The larger area is not mentioned in the passage
  • The larger area has no effect on the pressure

How have finger bones adapted to reduce pressure according to the passage?

<p>They are flat rather than cylindrical on the gripping side (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the equation used in the passage to describe the relationship between pressure, force, and area?

<p>P = F/A (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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