Musculoskeletal System: Structure, Function, and Movement

Question 1

What is the main purpose of the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

To support and protect the body

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To control body temperature

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To release hormones

Question 2

How do tendons and ligaments contribute to movement and stability in the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Tendons transmit force from muscles to bones, enabling movement, while ligaments stabilize joints by connecting bones.

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Tendons connect bones to bones, while ligaments link muscles to muscles.

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Both tendons and ligaments solely connect muscles to bones.

Question 3

Which type of muscle contraction occurs when the muscle shortens?

Accepted Answer

Concentric

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Eccentric

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Isometric

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Isokinetic

Question 4

What type of joint provides the widest range of motion, allowing for rotation, flexion, and extension?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Condyloid joint

Question 5

Which muscle group is responsible for bending the knee?

Accepted Answer

Hamstrings

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Quadriceps

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Calves

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Adductors

Question 6

What is the main function of the periosteum?

Accepted Answer

Protection and nourishment

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Mineralization

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Bone growth

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Cartilage formation

Question 7

Which hormone plays a crucial role in bone metabolism and growth?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone

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Estrogen

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Testosterone

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Insulin

Question 8

Which type of tissue connects bones to other bones?

Accepted Answer

Ligaments

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Tendons

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Fascia

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Cartilage

Question 9

Which factor does NOT influence muscle strength?

Accepted Answer

Height

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Muscle size

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Muscle fiber type

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Age

Question 10

What is the primary role of synovial fluid in joints?

Accepted Answer

Lubricating and reducing friction

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Providing nutrients to cartilage

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Strengthening the joint capsule

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Preventing infection

Question 11

Which type of exercise is most effective for increasing bone density?

Accepted Answer

Weightlifting

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Cycling

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Swimming

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Yoga

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a function of the musculoskeletal system?

Accepted Answer

Produce hormones

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Provide movement

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Offer protection

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Provide balance

Question 13

Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?

Accepted Answer

Skeletal muscle

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Cardiac muscle

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Smooth muscle

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Visceral muscle

Question 14

Which bone is the longest in the human body?

Accepted Answer

Femur

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Tibia

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Humerus

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Fibula

Question 15

Which type of joint allows for the widest range of motion?

Accepted Answer

Ball-and-socket joint

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Hinge joint

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Pivot joint

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Saddle joint

Question 16

Which muscle group is responsible for bending the elbow?

Accepted Answer

Biceps brachii

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Triceps brachii

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Deltoids

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Trapezius

Question 17

Which hormone regulates calcium levels in the body?

Accepted Answer

Parathyroid hormone

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Insulin

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Glucagon

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Thyroxine

Question 18

Which type of exercise is most effective for strengthening bones?

Accepted Answer

Resistance training

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Aerobic exercise

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Flexibility training

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Balance training

Question 19

Which condition involves inflammation of the joint lining?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis

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Osteoporosis

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Bursitis

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Tendonitis

Question 20

In the musculoskeletal system, which statement accurately describes the connection between muscles, bones, and joints?

Accepted Answer

Muscles connect to bones, and bones move at joints.

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Bones connect to muscles, and muscles move at joints.

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Muscles and bones connect to joints, and joints move.

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Joints connect to muscles and bones, and muscles move.

Question 21

Identify the largest muscle in the human body.

Accepted Answer

Gluteus maximus

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Deltoid

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Calves

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Hamstrings

Question 22

Which type of joint allows for a wide range of movements, including rotation and flexion?

Accepted Answer

Synovial joint

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Cartilaginous joint

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Intervertebral joint

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Fibrous joint

Question 23

Identify the mineral that plays a vital role in maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis.

Accepted Answer

Calcium

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Potassium

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Iron

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Sodium

Question 24

Which type of muscle contraction involves the shortening of the muscle fibers, resulting in movement?

Accepted Answer

Concentric

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Isometric

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Isokinetic

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Eccentric

Question 25

Identify the primary function of tendons in the musculoskeletal system.

Accepted Answer

Connect muscles to bones, transmitting force for movement

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Produce hormones that regulate muscle growth and repair

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Provide cushioning and reduce friction in joints

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Store energy for muscle contractions

Question 26

Which type of joint is characterized by the presence of a tough, flexible disc of cartilage between adjacent vertebrae?

Accepted Answer

Intervertebral disk (Cartilaginous joint)

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Femur-patella (Hinge joint)

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Tibia-fibula (Fibrous joint)

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Humerus-radius (Synovial joint)

Question 27

Identify the primary function of the skeletal system.

Accepted Answer

Provides support, protection, and facilitates movement

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Produces hormones and blood cells

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Stores and releases energy

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Regulates body temperature

Question 28

Which hormone is primarily responsible for stimulating bone growth and development during childhood and adolescence?

Accepted Answer

Growth hormone

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Estrogen

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Thyroxine

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Testosterone

Question 29

Identify the type of tissue that forms the major components of tendons and ligaments.

Accepted Answer

Dense connective tissue

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Bone

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Cartilage

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Muscle