Diseases of the musculoskeletal system

Multiple Choice

Arthritis affects more men than women.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Arthritis is communicable.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Arthritis describes pain and disease of the _______.

• brain

• stomach

• joints

• head

Multiple Choice

Arthritis makes it difficult to do everyday tasks.

• True

• False

Multiple Select

The two types of arthritis are __________: Choose 2

• osteoporosis

• osteoarthritis

• porosis

• rheumatoid arthritis

Multiple Choice

Arthritis is more common in children.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Choose which sentence best describes osteoporosis.

• 
  Osteoporosis develops very quickly and makes the bones become very hard. 

• Osteoporosis develops slowly and causes the bones to become weak and porous.  

• Osteoporosis is a disease that affects the heart.  

• Osteoporosis is common among men.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are signs and symptoms of osteoporosis?

• fever

• stooped posture

• loss of height

• headache

• easily fractured bones

Multiple Select

Which of the following can help in treating osteoporosis? Choose

• drink more coffee and fizzy drinks

• 
  rest to avoid being tired

• eat food high in calcium and vitamin D

• • take medication that will slow down the process of bones becoming weaker

• do exercise like running, water aerobics and weight lifting