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WorksheetsChapter 14 Health: Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 30mins
_______ is the connective tissue that can act as a cushion between two bones.
cartilage
tendon
ligament
muscle
A fibrous cord called a(n) _______ attaches muscle to bone.
tendon
ligament
cartilage
fascia
A lateral curvature of the spine is called _______.
scoliosis
kyphosis
lordosis
spina bifida
The process by which bone is formed is called _______.
ossification
calcification
osteoporosis
mineralization
Which of the following is not a function of the skeletal system?
Storing minerals and fats
Producing red blood cells
Responding to external stimuli
Protecting internal tissues and organs
Which of the following is a condition that involves a progressive loss of bone tissue?
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Repetitive motion injury
Scoliosis
Identify the joint injury that occurs often from natural wear and tear.
Dislocation
Arthritis
Bursitis
Bunions
In a hairline fracture,...
the break is completely across the bone.
the two parts of the bone do not separate.
the bone shatters into more than two pieces.
one part of the bone protrudes through the skin.
Contrast the shape of the skull bones with the shape of the arm bones, and relate these shapes to their different functions.
The skull bones are flat and protect the brain, while arm bones are long and support movement.
The skull bones are long and support movement, while arm bones are flat and protect the brain.
Both skull and arm bones are flat and protect the brain.
Both skull and arm bones are long and support movement.
How are tendons and ligaments important for movement?
Tendons connect muscles to bones, allowing movement, while ligaments connect bones to other bones, providing stability.
Tendons connect bones to other bones, providing stability, while ligaments connect muscles to bones, allowing movement.
Tendons and ligaments both connect muscles to bones, allowing movement.
Tendons and ligaments both connect bones to other bones, providing stability.
Nonrigorous activities, such as typing or sewing, can lead to skeletal system injuries by causing:
muscle strain
repetitive stress injuries
bone fractures
joint dislocation
What kinds of protective gear can prevent injuries to the skeletal system?
Helmets, knee pads, and elbow pads
Sunglasses and hats
Gloves and scarves
Sandals and flip-flops
How will behaviors you practice during your teen years affect your chances of getting osteoporosis later in life?
Behaviors during teen years have no effect on osteoporosis risk.
Healthy behaviors during teen years can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Unhealthy behaviors during teen years can increase the risk of osteoporosis.
Behaviors during teen years only affect osteoporosis risk in old age.
A(n) (a) is a muscle that closes a joint.
Extensor
Adductor
Abductor
(a) muscle is striated muscle in the heart.
Skeletal
Smooth
All (a) muscles are under involuntary control.
skeletal
cardiac
(a) results when an organ protrudes through an area of weak muscle.
Fracture
Sprain
Dislocation
A tendon problem resulting from overuse, injury, or natural aging is
tendonitis
tendon rupture
Which type of muscle is not striated?
Cardiac
Extensor
Flexor
Smooth
Where is smooth muscle found?
In the digestive tract
In the walls of the heart
In the triceps and biceps of the arms
In the muscles controlling finger movement
How can you improve muscle tone?
Practicing good posture
Getting regular physical exercise
Wearing safety equipment
Eating fruits and vegetables
What problem of the muscular system is an inherited disorder?
Hernia
Muscle sprain
Muscular dystrophy
Tendinitis
The muscular system works together with other body systems in various ways. Which of the following is one such way?
By providing structural support to the body
By transporting oxygen through the bloodstream
By producing hormones for growth
By filtering waste from the blood
Consider an injury to a muscle in the thigh. Why might it cause pain when straightening the leg, but not when bending the leg?
The muscle is involved in extending the leg, not flexing it.
The muscle is involved in flexing the leg, not extending it.
The muscle is not involved in either extending or flexing the leg.
The muscle is equally involved in both extending and flexing the leg.
Why might it be important for the children of a person with muscular dystrophy to be screened for the disease?
To ensure early detection and management of the disease
To prevent the disease from spreading to others
To confirm the presence of the disease in the parents
To find a cure for muscular dystrophy
Strengthening muscles can prevent injury by:
improving flexibility and balance
increasing muscle mass
enhancing cardiovascular endurance
boosting mental focus
The _______ coordinates the movement of skeletal muscles.
Cerebellum
Medulla
Thalamus
Hypothalamus
The _______ is the center of conscious thought.
brain
heart
liver
stomach
Several important voluntary functions, such as breathing and heartbeat, are controlled by _______.
the autonomic nervous system
the skeletal system
the digestive system
the muscular system
_______ is a disorder that is characterized by recurrent seizures.
Epilepsy
Migraine
Asthma
Diabetes
A group of neurological disorders resulting from damage to the brain at birth is called _______.
cerebral palsy
epilepsy
multiple sclerosis
Parkinson's disease
Which of the following is not a part of the brain stem?
Cerebellum
Medulla oblongata
Midbrain
Thalamus
What can result from a spinal cord injury?
Concussion
Contusion
Epilepsy
Paralysis
Which disease or disorder is not degenerative?
Alzheimer's disease
Cerebral palsy
Multiple sclerosis
Parkinson's disease
What disease or disorder is characterized by sudden episodes of electrical activity in the brain?
Alzheimer’s disease
Cerebral palsy
Epilepsy
Parkinson’s disease
Analyze how the central nervous system and peripheral nervous system work together during the motor response to a stimulus.
The central nervous system processes the stimulus and the peripheral nervous system carries out the response.
The peripheral nervous system processes the stimulus and the central nervous system carries out the response.
Both systems process the stimulus simultaneously.
Neither system is involved in the motor response.
The nervous system protects the brain and spinal cord by:
providing a physical barrier
producing cerebrospinal fluid
regulating blood flow
all of the above
Explain the difference between axons and dendrites.
Axons transmit signals away from the cell body, while dendrites receive signals towards the cell body.
Axons receive signals towards the cell body, while dendrites transmit signals away from the cell body.
Axons and dendrites both transmit signals away from the cell body.
Axons and dendrites both receive signals towards the cell body.
The symptoms of a degenerative disease of the nervous system might be difficult to treat because:
they are easily reversible.
they progress slowly over time.
they involve complex and interconnected neural pathways.
they are caused by external factors.
What might happen in the nervous system and muscles when a person is surprised by a sudden loud sound like a fire alarm going off nearby?
The nervous system remains calm and muscles stay relaxed.
The nervous system triggers a fight or flight response, causing muscles to tense.
The nervous system slows down and muscles become weak.
The nervous system and muscles are unaffected.
