set B AB ECO 1-C

Which of the following is a primary function of the skeletal system?

• Facilitating digestion

• Providing structure and support to the body

• Producing hormones

• Regulating body temperature

Which of the following best describes bone or osseous tissue?

• Soft and flexible connective tissue found in joints

• Hard, dense connective tissue that forms most of the adult skeleton

• Elastic tissue that stores fat in the body

• A type of muscle tissue responsible for movement

Being 'FIT' can have a lot of benefits in our overall health. What is the best definition for Fitness?

• One's ability to execute daily activities with optimal performance, endurance and strength

• One's ability to do the work effectively while in work only

• One's ability to perform sports to stay active

• One's ability to accomplish daily work to perform better

What type of tissue is cartilage?

• Muscle tissue

• Connective tissue

• Nervous tissue

• Epithelial tissue

Which type of muscle fiber is responsible for quick and powerful movements but tires easily?

• Slow-twitch fibers

• Fast-twitch fibers

• Smooth muscle fibers

• Cardiac fibers

The skeletal system protects vital organs. Which bone protects the brain?

• Ribs

• Skull

• Vertebrae

• Sternum

Which bone is commonly called the "collarbone"?

• SCAPULA

• CLAVICLE

• STERNUM

• HUMERUS

What do you call the small bones found in the fingers and toes?

• METACARPALS

• CARPALS

• PHALANGES

• TARSALS

Which bone is located on the outer side of the lower leg, beside the tibia?

• FEMUR

• FIBULA

• PATELLA

• RADIUS

What is the main function of the mandible?

• Protects the brain

• Supports chewing and movement of the lower jaw

• Connects the arms to the body

• Protects the spinal cord