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An example of a skeletal muscle working occurs when a person __________.

A
perspires heavily
B
digests food
C
takes a breath
D
stands up
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All of the following statements are true concerning skeletal muscles EXCEPT:

A
Skeletal muscles control involuntary body functions.
B
Skeletal muscles are controlled by the central nervous system.
C
Skeletal muscles are used to move large body parts.
D
Skeletal muscles are attached to the bones.
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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 cells
B
is formed from bones, cartilage, and muscle
C
provides the body with potassium needed for support
D
manufactures the ligaments needed to connect bones
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If you were creating a presentation that would cover the different types of muscles in the body, which groups of muscle would you need to include?

A
skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles
B
cartilage, tendons, and skeletal muscles
C
voluntary, cardiac, and involuntary muscles
D
voluntary, involuntary, and smooth muscles
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This hard but flexible structure is found in the nose and ears.

A
tendons
B
bones
C
ligaments
D
cartilage
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An example of a skeletal muscle working occurs when a person __________.

A
perspires heavily
B
digests food
C
takes a breath
D
stands up
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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 immunizations
C
exercising often and eating only protein for your morning meal
D
resting often and eliminating calcium from your diet
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If you have a muscle that has atrophied, the muscle would be __________.

A
broken
B
shrunken
C
torn
D
strained
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Without the skeletal system, the body could not carry oxygen in the blood.

A
T
B
F
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In order to improve the condition of your muscular system, you could participate in aerobic activity at least __________.

A
3 minutes 5 times a week
B
10 minutes 4 times a week
C
30 minutes 3 times a week
D
50 minutes 3 times a week
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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 immunizations
C
exercising often and eating only protein for your morning meal
D
resting often and eliminating calcium from your diet
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Cardiac muscles are considered smooth muscles.

A
T
B
F

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