The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

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Bones are composed mostly of __________.

A
magnesium
B
vitamins
C
calcium
D
cartilage
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Formulate a weekly schedule that shows evidence of three different activities beneficial for your muscular system.

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Bones provide both structure and protection for the body.

A
T
B
F
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Based on the scenario below, select the statement that accurately finishes the sentence. Stacey has recently had a car accident and has lost her sense of taste as a result. It is MOST likely that she has __________.

A
damaged her peripheral nervous system because the information regarding taste cannot be transmitted back to her brain
B
damaged her central nervous system because the tongue is so close to the brain
C
damaged her peripheral nervous system because this is typical for a spinal cord injury
D
damaged her peripheral nervous system because it is responsible for basic body functions like breathing and taste
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The skeletal system serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

A
Bone marrow produces red and white blood cells which help carry oxygen through the blood and fight diseases.
B
The skeleton gives the human body its support, shape, and form.
C
The skeletal system helps to protect vital organs.
D
The skeletal system aids in the production of hormones that signal muscle and hair growth.
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A signal from the nervous system that is sent from the brain to the hand would follow a different pathway than a signal sent from the hand to the brain.

A
T
B
F
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An individual visits the doctor because they notice that, over time, they have been losing muscle strength. Which explanation will the doctor MOST likely give?

A
The individual could have a muscle injury that is caused by a sprain.
B
The individual could have a muscle disease that causes ligament tears.
C
The individual could have muscular dystrophy.
D
The individual could have a skeletal disease.
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Briefly describe the importance of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

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All of the following are functions of smooth muscles EXCEPT:

A
heartbeat
B
breathing
C
perspiration
D
digestion
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Discuss four ways that you can keep your nervous system healthy.

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