Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be found in the pectoral girdle and associated appendages?

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A)   clavicle
B)   scapula
C)   humerus
D)   tibia
E)   phalangesF) B) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 2

A muscle but not the muscle fiber will obey the all-or-none law.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Skeletal muscles

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A)   are found in and about internal organs.
B)   work in antagonistic pairs.
C)   get longer when they contract.
D)   contain calcium throughout the cell.
E)   have the same origin and insertion point.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Which is NOT a correct association of bone structures and functions?

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A)   osteoblasts-cells that build up bone tissue
B)   osteoclasts-cells that break down bone tissue
C)   osteons-tubular units of compact bone
D)   canaliculi-holes through which blood vessels run
E)   lacunae-tiny chambers in concentric circles around a central canalF) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 5

Which is not true of osteoarthritis?

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A)   typically beings after age 40
B)   is more common than rheumatoid arthritis
C)   may be treated by replacing damaged joints
D)   may be caused by overuse of a joint
E)   result of the immune system attacking the jointsF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 6

A red bone marrow transplant would be used to

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A)   increase fat storage.
B)   supply bone forming material or osteoblasts.
C)   supply blood cell forming material.
D)   help bones grow longer.
E)   increase the amount of dense fibrous connective tissue.F) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 7

The antagonistic muscle to the quadriceps femoris group is the gastrocnemius.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Bone-forming cells are termed

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A)   chondrocytes.
B)   blood cells.
C)   osteoclasts.
D)   osteocytes.
E)   osteoblasts.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 9

The radius is to the ulna as the

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A)   tibia is to the femur.
B)   fibula is to the ulna.
C)   fibula is to the tibia.
D)   humerus is to the femur.
E)   humerus is the radius.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 10

In contraction the

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A)   thin filaments become shorter.
B)   thin filaments become longer.
C)   thick filaments become shorter.
D)   thick filaments become longer.
E)   neither of the filaments change length.F) None of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 11

Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

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A)   ribs
B)   sternum
C)   scapula
D)   vertebrae
E)   skullF) A) and E)
G) A) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a correct association?

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A)   fibrocartilage-thick collagen fibers
B)   elastic cartilage-flexible ear flaps
C)   hyaline cartilage-larynx and trachea
D)   articular cartilage-a type of elastic cartilage
E)   hyaline cartilage-appears uniform and glassyF) D) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 13

If an athlete is training for the olympic weight lifting team,what type of exercising should they be doing?

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A)   Their training routine should include weight lifting, sprinting or any other type of activity that requires an explosion of energy in order to increase their fast-twitch fibers.
B)   Their training routine should include weight lifting, sprinting or any other type of activity that requires an explosion of energy in order to increase their slow-twitch fibers.
C)   Their training routine should include swimming, biking, jogging and any other type of activity that requires an explosion of energy in order to increase their fast-twitch fibers.
D)   Their training routine should include swimming, biking, jogging and any other type of activity that produces their energy aerobically in order to increase their slow-twitch fibers.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Which of these would you NOT expect to find in a long bone?

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A)   compact bone
B)   spongy bone
C)   sarcomeres
D)   cartilage
E)   medullary cavityF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 15

Oxygen debt may be associated with

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A)   low oxygen demand by the cells.
B)   lactic acid buildup.
C)   too much oxygen in the body.
D)   too little carbon dioxide in the body.
E)   failure to convert potential energy into kinetic energy.F) A) and D)
G) All of the above

Question 16

All types of cartilage are associated with bones.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The crescent-shaped pieces of cartilage between the bones in the knee are called

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A)   ligaments.
B)   tendons.
C)   patellas.
D)   bursae.
E)   menisci.F) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 18

The origin of a muscle is found on the bone that moves.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of these gives the correct order from large to small?

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A)   muscle  →\rarr→  muscle cell  →\rarr→  myofibril  →\rarr→  sarcomeres  →\rarr→  filaments
B)   muscle  →\rarr→  muscle fibers  →\rarr→  sarcomeres  →\rarr→  filaments  →\rarr→  myofibrils
C)   muscle  →\rarr→  sarcomeres  →\rarr→  myofibrils  →\rarr→  actin filaments  →\rarr→  myosin filaments
D)   muscle cells  →\rarr→  myofibrils  →\rarr→  filaments  →\rarr→  sarcomeres
E)   muscle  →\rarr→  myofibrils  →\rarr→  sarcomeres  →\rarr→  muscle cells  →\rarr→  filaments F) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 20

In an accident,the extensor muscles across the back of the fingers of one hand are completely severed.What is the result if no surgery is done to rejoin them?

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A)   The fingers will dangle and extend out limp.
B)   The fingers will curl and remain permanently flexed.
C)   The fingers will forcibly extend and remain extended.
D)   Hand movements will continue as before the accident.
E)   It depends on how the muscles heal.F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

Exam 19: Musculoskeletal System

A muscle but not the muscle fiber will obey the all-or-none law.

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All types of cartilage are associated with bones.

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Which of the following is NOT a correct association?

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The crescent-shaped pieces of cartilage between the bones in the knee are called

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The radius is to the ulna as the

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Which of these gives the correct order from large to small?

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In an accident,the extensor muscles across the back of the fingers of one hand are completely severed.What is the result if no surgery is done to rejoin them?

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Which is not true of osteoarthritis?

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The antagonistic muscle to the quadriceps femoris group is the gastrocnemius.

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Which of the following would NOT be found in the pectoral girdle and associated appendages?

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Which is NOT a correct association of bone structures and functions?

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Skeletal muscles

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Oxygen debt may be associated with

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If an athlete is training for the olympic weight lifting team,what type of exercising should they be doing?

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Bone-forming cells are termed

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The origin of a muscle is found on the bone that moves.

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A red bone marrow transplant would be used to

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In contraction the

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Which of the following bones is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

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Which of these would you NOT expect to find in a long bone?

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