What Build You???πŸ˜€ Flashcards

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What is the primary function of muscles in the body?

A

To facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.

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

A

True.

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Fill in the blank: Muscles that are under voluntary control are called ______ muscles.

A

skeletal

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4
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What connects muscles to bones?

A

Tendons.

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5
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What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

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Ball-and-socket joints.

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6
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Which muscle type is responsible for involuntary movements in the body?

A

Smooth muscle.

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7
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Multiple Choice: What is the largest muscle in the human body? A) Biceps B) Quadriceps C) Gluteus Maximus D) Pectoralis Major

A

C) Gluteus Maximus.

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What is the role of ligaments in the skeletal system?

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To connect bones to other bones.

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

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True.

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10
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What are the two main types of skeletal muscle fibers?

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Type I (slow-twitch) and Type II (fast-twitch).

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Fill in the blank: The _______ skeleton includes the skull, vertebral column, and rib cage.

A

axial

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What is the primary mineral found in bones?

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Calcium.

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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeletal system? A) Support B) Protection C) Hormone Production D) Blood Cell Production

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C) Hormone Production.

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14
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What is the medical term for the process of bone formation?

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Ossification.

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True or False: Muscles can only pull, they cannot push.

A

True.

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16
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What is the name of the protective covering around muscles?

17
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Fill in the blank: Joints that allow limited movement are called ______ joints.

A

amphiarthroses

18
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What is the function of the skeletal system?

A

To provide structure, support, and protection to the body.

19
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Which type of muscle is striated and under voluntary control?

A

Skeletal muscle.

20
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Multiple Choice: Which part of the skeleton protects the brain? A) Ribs B) Skull C) Spine D) Pelvis

21
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What is the term for the point where two bones meet?

22
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True or False: The femur is the longest bone in the human body.

23
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What is the role of the vertebral column?

A

To protect the spinal cord and support the head and body.

24
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Fill in the blank: The _______ is the largest bone in the arm.

25
What type of joint is found in the elbow?
Hinge joint.
26
Multiple Choice: Which muscle is primarily responsible for flexing the elbow? A) Triceps B) Biceps C) Deltoid D) Pectoralis
B) Biceps.
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What is the term for the flexible tissue at the ends of bones?
Cartilage.