The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

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Suzette has a history of seizures. The doctor has given her medication, which has allowed her to be seizure-free for many years. From which disorder does Suzette most likely suffer?

A
cerebral palsy
B
epilepsy
C
Alzheimer's disease
D
Parkinson's disease
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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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A patient is diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Select the disorder that would match this diagnosis.

A
multiple sclerosis
B
epilepsy
C
cerebral palsy
D
headaches
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Which statement correctly describes the path that an electrical impulse would take after someone touched a hot pot?

A
The signal travels through the nerve of the hand to the spinal cord and then to the brain.
B
The signal travels through the spinal cord, to the nerve in the hand, and then to the brain.
C
The signal travels from the brain, through the spinal cord, and then to the nerve in the hand.
D
The signal travels through the spinal cord, to the brain, and then to the nerve in the hand.
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An individual having a history of migraine headaches would most likely be diagnosed with having __________.

A
a common issue of the central nervous system
B
a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system
C
a disorder of the peripheral nervous system
D
no issues
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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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In the skeletal system, these structures are responsible for connecting bones.

A
ligaments and tendons
B
cartilage and calcium
C
tendons and muscles
D
bones and ligaments
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Epilepsy is considered a degenerative disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system.

A
T
B
F
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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.
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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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Without the skeletal system, the body could not fight off infection.

A
T
B
F
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The peripheral nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord.

A
T
B
F
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Cardiac muscles are considered smooth muscles.

A
T
B
F

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