Skeletal System Quiz 385 (20 MCQs)

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1. Hemopoiesis isLa hematopoyesis es

Correct Answer: D) Both 2 and 3 are correctAmbas 2 y 3 son correctas.

2. The first seven vertebrae are the ..... vertebrae.

Correct Answer: B) Cervical.

3. Karina's leg was in a cast for ten weeks. You would expect her leg muscles to experience some degree of:

Correct Answer: A) Atrophy.

4. Made of organs called bones

Correct Answer: B) Skeletal system.

5. Which bone tissue allows for hematopoiesis?

Correct Answer: B) Spongy.

6. What is the anatomical name of the 'jaw bone'?

Correct Answer: B) Mandible.

7. This is the medical name for bone cells.

Correct Answer: B) Osteocytes.

8. What helps to move lymph?

Correct Answer: B) Skeletal muscles.

9. What makes bones strong?

Correct Answer: D) Calcium& minerals.

10. What region of the skeleton is made up of; cranium, rib cage, sternum and the vertebral column?

Correct Answer: A) Axial Skeleton.

11. What do ligaments do?

Correct Answer: A) Holds bone to bone together.

12. The ulna is ..... to the humerus?

Correct Answer: D) Distal.

13. Red bone marrow makes which type of cells?

Correct Answer: A) Platelets.

14. How many vertebrae does a normal human have?

Correct Answer: C) 33.

15. Rickets is caused by a lack of which vitmamin?

Correct Answer: B) D.

16. Which of the following is an example of involuntary muscle movement?

Correct Answer: B) Breathing with your lungs.

17. When a person uses flexion, what happens to the joint?

Correct Answer: A) Decreases angle of the joint.

18. Your pectoral muscles are ..... to the sternum, in location.

Correct Answer: A) Lateral.

19. ..... are made up of many tissues which join together that perform a specific body function.

Correct Answer: C) Organs.

20. Which of the following is NOT considered part of the axial skeleton?

Correct Answer: A) Pelvic girdle.