Without the skeletal system, the body could not carry oxygen in the blood.
A patient is diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Select the disorder that would match this diagnosis. A.multiple sclerosisB.epilepsyC.cerebral palsyD.headaches
In the skeletal system, these structures are responsible for connecting bones.A.ligaments and tendonsB.cartilage and calciumC.tendons and musclesD.bones and ligaments
If you have a muscle that has atrophied, the muscle would be __________.A.brokenB.shrunkenC.tornD.strained
The peripheral nervous system is responsible for both sending and receiving signals to and from the brain.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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