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What are the two main types of muscle tissue in the human body?

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Skeletal muscle and smooth muscle.

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True or False: Cardiac muscle is under voluntary control.

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False.

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Fill in the blank: The basic functional unit of skeletal muscle is the __________.

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sarcomere.

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What type of connective tissue connects muscles to bones?

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Tendons.

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Which type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

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Ball-and-socket joint.

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What is the primary function of ligaments?

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To connect bones to other bones.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a type of muscle tissue? A) Skeletal B) Smooth C) Cardiac D) Epithelial

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D) Epithelial.

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What is the function of cartilage in the musculoskeletal system?

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To provide cushioning and support at joints.

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True or False: The human body has over 600 skeletal muscles.

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True.

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What is the role of the neuromuscular junction?

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It is the site where a motor neuron and muscle fiber communicate.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ system provides the framework for the body and protects vital organs.

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skeletal.

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What type of movement occurs at a hinge joint?

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Flexion and extension.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system? A) Blood cell production B) Hormone regulation C) Digestion D) Respiration

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A) Blood cell production.

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What is the main protein found in muscle fibers that enables contraction?

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Actin and myosin.

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True or False: Smooth muscle is found only in the heart.

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False.

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What is the term for the study of muscle movement?

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Kinesiology.

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Fill in the blank: __________ are the cells responsible for bone formation.

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Osteoblasts.

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What is the primary purpose of the axial skeleton?

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To support the head, neck, and trunk.

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Multiple Choice: Which type of joint is primarily responsible for rotational movement? A) Hinge B) Pivot C) Ball-and-socket D) Saddle

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B) Pivot.

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What is the role of synovial fluid in joints?

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To lubricate and reduce friction between joint surfaces.

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True or False: Muscle tone refers to the constant, low-level tension in muscles.

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True.

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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 is the term for the movement of a limb away from the midline of the body?

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Abduction.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a major type of joint? A) Fibrous B) Cartilaginous C) Synovial D) Muscular

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D) Muscular.

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What is osteoporosis?
A condition characterized by weak and brittle bones.
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True or False: Tendons are more flexible than ligaments.
False.
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the central part of the skeleton, consisting of the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
axial skeleton.
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What type of muscle fibers are known for their endurance?
Slow-twitch muscle fibers.
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Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for breathing? A) Diaphragm B) Biceps C) Quadriceps D) Trapezius
A) Diaphragm.
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What is the primary role of the skeletal muscle system?
To facilitate movement and maintain posture.
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True or False: The human body has a total of 206 bones.
True.
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What are the primary types of connective tissues found in the musculoskeletal system?
Bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
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True or False: Synovial joints allow for the greatest range of motion.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the junction where two or more bones meet.
joint
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Which type of joint is characterized by a fluid-filled cavity?
Synovial joint.
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What is the function of cartilage in joints?
To reduce friction and absorb shock.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of joint allows for rotation around a single axis? A) Hinge B) Pivot C) Ball-and-socket
B) Pivot.
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What is the name of the tissue that connects muscle to bone?
Tendon.
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True or False: Ligaments connect bone to bone.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the structural unit of bone.
osteon
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What type of movement is primarily allowed by hinge joints?
Flexion and extension.
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Multiple Choice: Which bone is known as the thigh bone? A) Tibia B) Femur C) Humerus
B) Femur.
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What is the primary mineral found in bone?
Calcium.
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True or False: Cartilage is avascular, meaning it has no blood supply.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the largest joint in the human body.
knee
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What is the main function of synovial fluid?
To lubricate joints.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of muscle tissue is involuntary? A) Cardiac B) Skeletal C) Smooth
A) Cardiac.
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What type of joint is the shoulder joint?
Ball-and-socket joint.
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True or False: The axial skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the bone that forms the forehead.
frontal bone
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What is the role of the periosteum?
To provide a protective layer and serve as an attachment site for tendons and ligaments.
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Multiple Choice: Which joint is classified as a saddle joint? A) Thumb B) Elbow C) Knee
A) Thumb.
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What type of movement occurs at ball-and-socket joints?
Flexion, extension, abduction, adduction, and rotation.
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True or False: Osteocytes are mature bone cells responsible for maintaining bone tissue.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the longest bone in the human body.
femur
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What is the primary function of ligaments?
To stabilize joints by connecting bones.
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Multiple Choice: Which type of cartilage is found in the nose and ears? A) Hyaline B) Elastic C) Fibrocartilage
B) Elastic.
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What is the difference between the axial and appendicular skeleton?
The axial skeleton includes the skull and spine, while the appendicular skeleton includes limbs and pelvis.
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True or False: The vertebral column consists of 33 vertebrae in total.
True.
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is the part of the skeleton that supports the body and protects internal organs.
axial skeleton
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What type of joint is found between the vertebrae?
Cartilaginous joint.
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Multiple Choice: Which structure serves as a shock absorber in joints? A) Cartilage B) Bone C) Ligament
A) Cartilage.
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What is the function of skeletal muscle?
To facilitate voluntary movement of the body.
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True or False: The human body has 206 bones in adulthood.
True.

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