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Osteoporosis

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is Osteoporosis?

a)

Bone density decrease

b)

Only affects women

c)

Something you only have to worry about after you're 50+ years old

d)

Bone density increase

2.

Which is not a tissue?

a)

tendon

b)

muscle

c)

ligament

d)

They all are

3.

Regular activity can decrease body core muscles, therefore having a good posture.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

What does the musculoskeletal system NOT provide?

a)

Form

b)

Movement

c)

Stability

d)

Protection

e)

Sandwiches

5.

The musculoskeletal system consists of:

a)

skeleton

b)

muscle

c)

tendon

d)

ligament

e)

joint

6.

A long term benefit of exercise on the musculoskeletal system is cardiac hypertrophy.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Physical activity reduces the risk of osteoporosis by putting__________ under stress ______the destiny of the bones.

a)

joints & decreases

b)

bones & increases

c)

ligaments & increases

d)

bones & decreases

8.

When all the tissues are strong round a joint, they can be seen as acting like a

a)

flamingo

b)

loose sock

c)

brace

d)

mouth guard

9.

A key postural muscle to help with correct posture is:

(a)  

10.

Regular _______ and ________ can improve flexibility

a)

activity & strengthening

b)

activity & stretches

c)

eating & running

d)

smiling & weights

11.

Being flexible decreases the range of movement at joint.

a)

False

b)

True