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Chapter 15
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Q. A division of the skeletal system
that includes the bones of the
skull and face, the vertebrae,
and the ribs is called the
_____________.
1. axial skeleton
2. appendicular skeleton
3. cartilage
4. ligament
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A division of the skeletal system that includes the bones
of the skull and face, the vertebrae, and the ribs is called
the axial skeleton.
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Q. __________ is a band of
fibrous, slightly elastic
connective tissue that attaches
bone to bone.
1. Cartilage
2. A tendon
3. A ligament
4. An appendicular
skeleton
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A. A ligament is a band of fibrous, slightly elastic connective
tissue that attaches bone to bone.
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Q. _______________ is a lateral,
or side-to-side, curvature of the
spine.
1. Osteoporosis
2. Scoliosis
3. Repetitive motion
injury
4. Hairline fracture
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A. Scoliosis is a lateral, or side-to-side, curvature of the
spine.
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Q. A condition in which there is a
progressive loss of bone tissue
is called ______________.
1. indigestion
2. heartburn
3. repetitive motion
injuries
4. osteoporosis
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A. A condition in which there is a progressive loss of bone
tissue is called osteoporosis.
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Q. The muscles that act on the
lining of passageways in the
body and on internal organs are
called ____________.
1. smooth muscles
2. skeletal muscles
3. cardiac muscles
4. flexors
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A. The muscles that act on the lining of passageways in the
body and on internal organs are called smooth muscles.
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Q. The natural tension in the fibers
of a muscle is called
______________.
1. hernia
2. extensor
3. muscle tone
4. tendonitis
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A. The natural tension in the fibers of a muscle is called
muscle tone.
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Q. The ________ is a stalk of
nerve cells and fibers that
connects the spinal cord to the
rest of the brain.
1. cerebellum
2. brain stem
3. neuron
4. cerebrum
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A. The brain stem is a stalk of nerve cells and fibers that
connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain.
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Q. The second largest part of the
brain is the ______________.
1. cerebellum
2. brain stem
3. neurons
4. cerebrum
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A. The second largest part of the brain is the cerebellum.
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Q. A disorder of the nervous
system that is characterized by
recurrent seizures is
___________.
1. cerebral palsy
2. quadriplegia
3. epilepsy
4. paraplegia
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A. A disorder of the nervous system that is characterized by
recurrent seizures is epilepsy.
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Q. ________ is a group of
nonprogressive neurological
disorders that are the result of
damage to the brain before,
during, or just after birth.
1. Epilepsy
2. Quadriplegia
3. Paraplegia
4. Cerebral palsy
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A. Cerebral palsy is a group of nonprogressive neurological
disorders that are the result of damage to the brain
before, during, or just after birth.
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Q. Explain how tendons are involved in movement.
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A. Tendons attach muscles to bones. Muscles push and pull on
bones, creating movement.
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Q. Explain the difference between bursitis and arthritis.
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Bursitis is an inflammation of the bursa. It can result from
overuse or injury. Arthritis is an inflammation of the joint
itself.
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Q. What is muscular dystrophy?
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A. Muscular dystrophy is an inherited disorder that destroys
skeletal muscle.
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Q. Identify and describe the three parts of the brain stem.
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A. The brain stem consists of the:
1. Medulla oblongata: It connects the spinal cord to the
brain and regulates heart and respiratory rates.
2. Pons: It is involved in the regulation of breathing.
3. Midbrain: It controls eye movement and pupil size.
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Q. What is quadriplegia? What is paraplegia?
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A. Quadriplegia is paralysis of both upper and lower limbs.
Paraplegia affects the lower limbs.
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Discuss the following.
Describe what lifestyle choices you can make to protect your
bones and skeletal system from damage or injury.
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A. Correct! A division of the skeletal system that includes
the bones of the skull and face, the vertebrae, and the ribs
is called the axial skeleton.
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A. Correct! A ligament is a band of fibrous, slightly elastic
connective tissue that attaches bone to bone.
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A. Correct! Scoliosis is a lateral, or side-to-side, curvature
of the spine.
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A. Correct! A condition in which there is a progressive loss of
bone tissue is called osteoporosis.
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You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try
again, or click Next to view the correct answer.
Chapter 15
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A. Correct! The muscles that act on the lining of
passageways in the body and on internal organs are called
smooth muscles.
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Chapter 15
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You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try
again, or click Next to view the correct answer.
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A. Correct! The natural tension in the fibers of a muscle is
called muscle tone.
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You have answered the question incorrectly. Go back to try
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A. Correct! The brain stem is a stalk of nerve cells and
fibers that connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain.
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A. Correct! The second largest part of the brain is the
cerebellum.
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A. Correct! A disorder of the nervous system that is
characterized by recurrent seizures is epilepsy.
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again, or click Next to view the correct answer.
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A. Correct! Cerebral palsy is a group of nonprogressive
neurological disorders that are the result of damage to the
brain before, during, or just after birth.
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Chapter 15
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