Integumentary, Muscular and Skeletal Systems

Being outside in extremely cold temperatures can upset the body’s temperature regulation. What is one result of the body trying to regain homeostasis?  

• decreased breathing rate
• decreased blood pressure
• shivering
• hot, red skin

A heart surgeon performing surgery would be viewing what type of muscle?

• skeletal
• smooth
• strong
• cardiac

When a person runs, leg muscles work to move leg bones. Which best explains what the person’s skin is doing?  

• regulating body temperature
• transporting nutrients to the muscles
• maintaining oxygen levels in the blood
• sensing small changes in heart rate

Which activity is a function of the skeletal system?  

• protection of organs
• movement of the joints
• production of enzymes 
• elimination of carbon dioxide

Which pigment gives your skin color?

• hemoglobin
• marrow
• melanin
• keratin 

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the main function of muscles?

• maintaining body temperature
• connecting to bones
• producing lactic acid
• movement

What is the substance inside bones that produces red blood cells?

• bone
• epidermis
• bone marrow
• blood

What are the ends of bones covered with?

• cartiledge
• marrow
• ligaments
• tendons

Which type of joint is used when someone shakes their head to indicate “no”?

• hinge
• ball and socket
• pivot joint
• gliding joint

What is the main difference between voluntary muscles and involuntary muscles?

• nvoluntary muscles are under your conscious control, while voluntary muscles are
• Voluntary muscles only contract, while involuntary muscles only extend
• Voluntary muscles are under your conscious control, while involuntary muscles are not.
• Involuntary muscles only contract, while voluntary muscles only extend.