Human Anatomy and Physiology Quiz

Definition of a joint.

• Tough supportive tissue that is softer than bone

• Where two or more bones come together

• Where cartilage is replaced with bone

What 2 things do joints do?

• Build muscle and balance

• Make calcium and protect from damage

• Allow movement and protect from force/friction

What is a fracture?

• Break in the bone

• Over stretched bone

• Muscle strain

Eating well, physical activity, and avoiding injuries will prevent any harm ever to your bones and joints?

• True

• False

What are the 3 types of muscle tissue?

Esophagus and Intestines are which type of muscle tissue?

• Smooth

• Cardiac

• Skeletal

Heart is an example of what muscle tissue?

• Smooth

• Cardiac

• Skeletal

Muscle Tone is where the muscles cant contract, they will weaken and shrink over time.

• True

• False

What is tendonitis?

• Pulled muscle

• Hormone to increase testosterone

• Overused tendons causing swelling and pain

Your nervous system receives messages about what is going on inside and outside the body and uses the cerebrum to process it.

• True

• False