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What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

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To provide structure and support to the body.

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True or False: The human skeleton is made up of 206 bones.

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True

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Fill in the blank: The _____ system is responsible for movement in the body.

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muscular

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What type of joint allows for rotational movement?

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Ball-and-socket joint.

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Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?

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Smooth muscle.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of connective tissue?

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Epithelial tissue.

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What connects muscles to bones?

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Tendons.

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True or False: Cartilage is a rigid tissue.

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False

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What is the term for the place where two bones meet?

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Joint.

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Which type of joint allows for limited movement?

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Cartilaginous joint.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ skeleton includes the skull, vertebrae, and rib cage.

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axial

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What is the primary role of ligaments?

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To connect bones to other bones.

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Multiple Choice: Which muscle type is striated and voluntary?

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Skeletal muscle.

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What is the functional unit of a muscle called?

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Sarcomere.

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True or False: Synovial fluid lubricates joints.

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True

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What is the main purpose of the skeletal system in terms of movement?

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To provide leverage for muscles.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the longest bone in the human body.

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femur

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What type of joint is the knee?

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Hinge joint.

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True or False: The ulna is located on the same side as the thumb.

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False

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What is the process of muscle shortening and producing movement called?

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Contraction.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following joints is immovable?

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Suture joint.

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What type of tissue makes up the majority of the skeletal system?

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Bone tissue.

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Fill in the blank: The _____ system works with the skeletal system to facilitate movement.

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muscular

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What is the name of the bone that forms the forehead?

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Frontal bone.

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True or False: There are more than 600 muscles in the human body.
True
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What is the main function of cartilage?
To cushion joints and provide support.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?
Ball-and-socket joint.
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What is the term for the movement that decreases the angle between two body parts?
Flexion.
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Fill in the blank: _____ joints allow for sliding or gliding movements.
Plane
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What connects muscles to each other?
Fascia.
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True or False: Osteoporosis is a condition that weakens bones.
True
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What is the primary mineral found in bones?
Calcium.
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Multiple Choice: Which muscle type is responsible for involuntary movements?
Cardiac muscle.
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What is the role of the synovial membrane?
To produce synovial fluid.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the central part of a long bone.
diaphysis
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What type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements?
Skeletal muscle.
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True or False: The patella is also known as the kneecap.
True
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What is the term for the increase in muscle size due to exercise?
Hypertrophy.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of synovial joint?
Pivot joint.
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What is the primary function of the axial skeleton?
To protect the central nervous system.
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Fill in the blank: _____ are the cells responsible for bone formation.
Osteoblasts
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What type of joint is the shoulder?
Ball-and-socket joint.
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True or False: Ligaments are more flexible than tendons.
False
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What is the term for the movement away from the midline of the body?
Abduction.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following bones is part of the appendicular skeleton?
Humerus.
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What is the role of osteoclasts?
To break down bone tissue.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the protective covering of the bone.
periosteum
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True or False: The human body has a total of 12 pairs of ribs.
False
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What is the term for the movement that increases the angle between two body parts?
Extension.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of cartilage is found at the ends of long bones?
Hyaline cartilage.
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What is the primary function of the muscular system?
To enable movement of the body.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest muscle in the human body.
gluteus maximus
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True or False: The skeletal system plays a role in blood cell production.
True
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What is the term for a joint that allows for free movement in multiple directions?
Synovial joint.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of joints?
Allow for movement.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the skeleton that includes the limbs.
appendicular skeleton
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What is the main type of joint found in the knee?
Hinge joint.
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True or False: Cardiac muscle is found in the heart.
True
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What is the term for the tough band of connective tissue that connects muscle to bone?
Tendon.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of joint allows for rotation around an axis?
Pivot joint.
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Fill in the blank: _____ is the process of replacing cartilage with bone.
Ossification
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What is the term for the small fluid-filled sacs that reduce friction in joints?
Bursae.
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True or False: The spine is made up of 33 vertebrae.
True
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What is the primary purpose of skeletal muscles?
To facilitate voluntary movement.
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following structures supports the body and protects vital organs?
Skeleton.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the semi-rigid connective tissue found in joints.
cartilage
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What is the term for a muscle that opposes the action of another muscle?
Antagonist.

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