The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

Without the skeletal system, the body could not fight off infection.

Which of the following would be the BEST activity to help you maintain a healthy skeletal system?A.exercising often and eating a balanced diet B.resting often and receiving proper immunizationsC.exercising often and eating only protein for your morning mealD.resting often and eliminating calcium from your diet

After listening to a long discussion on the skeletal system, you conclude that the skeletal system is important because it __________.A.supports the body and makes red and white blood cellsB.is formed from bones, cartilage, and muscleC.provides the body with potassium needed for supportD.manufactures the ligaments needed to connect bones

The nervous system is responsible for your sense of smell.

The peripheral nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

Which statement BEST describes the skeletal system?A.The skeletal system is a system of cartilage that supports the body and makes red and white blood cells.B.The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, tendons, and the muscles that connect them.C.The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that support the body and make red and white blood cells. D.The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that create strong, hard tissues called ligaments.

In order to improve the condition of your muscular system, you could participate in aerobic activity at least __________.A.3 minutes 5 times a weekB.10 minutes 4 times a weekC.30 minutes 3 times a weekD.50 minutes 3 times a week

Cardiac muscles are considered smooth muscles.

This hard but flexible structure is found in the nose and ears.A.tendonsB.bonesC.ligamentsD.cartilage

All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT:A.producing red blood cellsB.providing support for the bodyC.producing white blood cellsD.producing ligaments and tendons