Human Movement System

1. What is the main function of the skeletal system?

• To regulate body temperature.

• To produce hormones for the body.

• To facilitate digestion of food.

• The main function of the skeletal system is to provide structural support and protection for the body.

A) To protect organs B) To produce hormones C) To digest food D) To circulate blood

• E) To provide energy

• F) To filter waste

• G) To store nutrients

• B) To produce hormones

2. Which part of the body is primarily responsible for movement?

• Nerves

• Bones

• Skin

• Muscles

A) Heart B) Muscles C) Lungs D) Brain

• A) Heart

• Stomach

• Kidneys

• Liver

3. What type of joint allows for the greatest range of motion?

• Pivot joint

• Ball-and-socket joint

• Hinge joint

• Saddle joint

A) Hinge joint B) Ball-and-socket joint C) Pivot joint D) Fixed joint

• Ellipsoid joint

• B) Ball-and-socket joint

• Saddle joint

• Condyloid joint

4. Which muscle type is involuntary and found in the walls of organs?

• Skeletal muscle

• Smooth muscle

• Striated muscle

• Cardiac muscle

A) Skeletal muscle B) Cardiac muscle C) Smooth muscle D) Striated muscle

• Cardiac tissue

• D) Striated muscle

• Involuntary muscle

• Voluntary muscle

5. What connects muscles to bones?

• Tendons

• Muscle fibers

• Cartilage

• Ligaments

A) Ligaments B) Tendons C) Cartilage D) Joints

• A) Ligaments

• D) Joints

• B) Tendons

• C) Cartilage