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Understanding Skeletal System Conditions

Total questions: 33

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

a)

To produce hormones

b)

To support and protect the body

c)

To digest food

d)

To circulate blood

2.

Which of the following is a common symptom of osteoporosis?

a)

Increased muscle mass

b)

Brittle and fragile bones

c)

Enhanced flexibility

d)

Improved vision

3.

Identify the condition characterized by the inflammation of joints.

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteoarthritis

c)

Osteomalacia

d)

Osteomyelitis

4.

Explain how a sprain differs from a fracture.

a)

A sprain is a tear in a muscle, while a fracture is a break in a bone.

b)

A sprain is a tear in a ligament, while a fracture is a break in a bone.

c)

A sprain is a break in a bone, while a fracture is a tear in a ligament.

d)

A sprain is a break in a bone, while a fracture is a tear in a muscle.

5.

Which disease is known as "brittle bone disease"?

a)

Osteogenesis imperfecta

b)

Osteoporosis

c)

Paget's disease

d)

Osteomyelitis

6.

Describe the process of osteogenesis.

a)

The breakdown of bone tissue

b)

The formation of new bone tissue

c)

The inflammation of bone tissue

d)

The infection of bone tissue

7.

What is the main cause of osteomalacia?

a)

Vitamin D deficiency

b)

Excessive calcium intake

c)

High protein diet

d)

Lack of exercise

8.

How does rheumatoid arthritis differ from osteoarthritis?

a)

Rheumatoid arthritis is caused by wear and tear, while osteoarthritis is an autoimmune disease.

b)

Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease, while osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear.

c)

Both are caused by bacterial infections.

d)

Both are autoimmune diseases.

9.

Which condition is characterized by the softening of bones due to defective bone mineralization?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteomalacia

c)

Osteomyelitis

d)

Osteogenesis imperfecta

10.

What is the primary difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis?

a)

Osteopenia is a severe form of osteoporosis.

b)

Osteopenia is less severe than osteoporosis.

c)

Osteopenia affects only children, while osteoporosis affects adults.

d)

Osteopenia is an autoimmune disease, while osteoporosis is not.

11.

Who is more likely to develop Osteoporosis?

a)

Men

b)

Women

12.

What is Rheumatoid Arthritis?

a)

inflammation of the joints

b)

inflammation of the muscles

c)

inflammation of the skin

d)

inflammation of the ankles

13.

This condition affects the lining of the joints causing swelling and can cause bone erosion and deformity.

a)

Osteoartritis

b)

Pagets Syndrome

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Rheumatoid Arthritis

14.

A medical condition that causes bones to become brittle from loss of tissue. Can cause loss of height.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Rickets

c)

Paget's Disease

d)

Osteoporosis

15.

What joint is most likely to be affect by an acute gout attack?

a)

Great toe

b)

Wrist

c)

Finger

d)

Elbow

16.

Most common type of arthritis; caused by wear and tear

a)

osteoarthritis

b)

rheumatoid arthritis

c)

gout

d)

bursitis

17.

A type of arthritis caused by uric acid crystals settling in joints; usually in the big toe joint

a)

osteoarthritis

b)

rheumatoid arthritis

c)

gout

d)

bursitis

18.

What is an abnormal left or right curvature of the spine?

a)

Osteoporosis

b)

Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI)

c)

Scoliosis

d)

Craniosynostosis

19.

an inherited disease resulting in impaired bone growth and fragile bones

a)

osteomalacia

b)

osteogenesis imperfecta

c)

osteosarcoma

d)

osteomyelitis

20.

This is a condition where the body's immune system mistakes it's own healthy tissue as disease and attacks it.

a)

Autoimmune Disease

b)

Rickets

c)

Arthritis

d)

Immune Disease

21.

This disease causes a curvature of the spine and is mostly diagnosed in adolescents.

a)

Osteoarthritis

b)

Scoliosis

c)

Fracture

d)

Rickets

22.

A skeleton's favorite instrument?

a)

Guitar

b)

trombone

c)

drums

d)

tuba

23.

Attaches muscle to bone 

a)

tendon

b)

ligament 

c)

cartilage

d)

bone

24.

Attaches bone to bone

a)

tendon

b)

ligament 

c)

cartiliage

d)

bones

25.
What is another name for the kneecap?
a)
Patella
b)
Tibia
c)
Fibia
d)
scapula
26.
What is the most common way to treat scoliosis?
a)
Surgery 
b)
Brace
c)
Do nothing about it.
d)
Exercise
27.

Which are ways to treat Scoliosis

a)

Bracing

b)

Surgery

c)

All the above

d)

Physical Therapy

28.

Complications from scoliosis

a)

Breathing problems

b)

Lower back problems

c)

Back brace

d)

Spinal infection after surgery

29.

Sympthoms of scoliosis

a)

kyphosis

b)

Uneven shoulders

c)

Uneven waist

d)

lumbar

30.

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

31.

What is a risk factor for developing osteoporosis?

a)

D. Being of African descent

b)

A. Being male

c)

B. Having a small body frame

d)

C. Having a high peak bone mass

32.

At what age do most people reach their peak bone mass?

a)

D. 50

b)

C. 40

c)

B. 30

d)

A. 20

33.

What can help prevent bone loss or strengthen weak bones?

a)

A. Medications, unhealthy diet, and no exercise

b)

B. Unhealthy diet and sedentary lifestyle

c)

C. Healthy diet, weight-bearing exercise, and medications

d)

D. No preventive measures available