The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

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 palsyB.epilepsyC.Alzheimer's diseaseD.Parkinson's disease

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.

Cardiac muscles are considered smooth muscles.

In the skeletal system, these structures are responsible for connecting bones.A.ligaments and tendonsB.cartilage and calciumC.tendons and musclesD.bones and ligaments

Both smooth muscles and skeletal muscles are involuntary muscles. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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

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 musclesB.cartilage, tendons, and skeletal musclesC.voluntary, cardiac, and involuntary musclesD.voluntary, involuntary, and smooth muscles

The nervous system is responsible for your sense of smell.

An example of a skeletal muscle working occurs when a person __________. A.perspires heavilyB.digests foodC.takes a breathD.stands up

If you have a muscle that has atrophied, the muscle would be __________.A.brokenB.shrunkenC.tornD.strained