The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

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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 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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The peripheral nervous system is responsible for both sending and receiving signals to and from the brain.

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T
B
F
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All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT:

A
producing red blood cells
B
providing support for the body
C
producing white blood cells
D
producing ligaments and tendons
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Both smooth muscles and skeletal muscles are involuntary muscles. Please select the best answer from the choices provided.

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

A
T
B
F
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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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Epilepsy is considered a degenerative disorder that affects the peripheral nervous system.

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T
B
F

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