Structure and Support

Which of the following is stored in the skeletal system?

• Calcium

• Blood

• Potassium

• Nerves

The three types of muscle cells in the muscular system are​ (a)   ,​ ​ (b)   , and ​ (c)   .

• smooth
• cardiac
• skeletal
• striated
• cellular

What are three types of skeletons?

• Endoskeleton, exoskeleton, hydrostatic skeleton

• Gliding Skeleton, endoskeleton, exoskeleton

• Gliding Skeleton, endoskeleton, hydrostatic skeleton

• Muscle Skeleton, exoskeleton, hydrostatic skeleton

Which of the following is NOT a function of the muscular system?

• calcium storage

• movement

• stability

• temperature regulation

The function of the skull is to...

• protect the brain

• provide a place for eyes to be mounted

• act as a platform for facial muscles

• store memories

Involuntary muscles are called that because...

• They work without conscious thought.

• they are made of a different type of tissue.

• they can contract and relax quickly.

• they are more resistant to fatigue.

Describe the function of both the skeleton and muscles.

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The skeleton and muscles provide structure and support to the body so we aren't a puddle of goo on the floor.

How do muscles make bones move?

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The muscles contract and relax to make the bones move.

Which of the following ONLY happens voluntarily?

• Pointing

• blinking

• breathing

• digestion

Of the following, which is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

• produces vitamin D

• protects interior organs

• gives shape and support to body

• stores minerals