Question 1

In the laboratory, a single all-or-none contraction of a muscle fiber is called tetanus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of these bones is found in the pelvic girdle?

Accepted Answer

A)   humerus
B)   ulna
C)   femur
D)   coxal
E)   tibiaF) B) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 4

Which of the following correctly matches the type of cartilage to its description?

Accepted Answer

A)   elastic cartilage-thick collagen fibers
B)   hyaline cartilage-matrix appears uniform and glassy
C)   articular cartilage-elastic cartilage
D)   fibrocartilage-found at the ends of long bones.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Which of the following attach muscle to bone?

Accepted Answer

A)   ligaments
B)   joints
C)   tendons
D)   adipose tissue
E)   sarcomereF) A) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 6

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) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

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) C) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 8

What is the correct order of events in muscle contraction?

Accepted Answer

A)   action potential → synaptic cleft → sarcoplasmic reticulum → sarcolemma → calcium ions bind to troponin
B)   action potential → synaptic cleft → sarcolemma → sarcoplasmic reticulum → calcium ions bind to troponin
C)   action potential → sarcoplasmic reticulum → synaptic cleft → sarcolemma → calcium ions bind to troponin
D)   action potential→ sarcolemma → sarcoplasmic reticulum → synaptic cleft → calcium ions bind to troponin
E)   action potential → sarcolemma → synaptic cleft → sarcoplasmic reticulum → calcium ions bind to troponinF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Which of the following can help treat osteoporosis?

Accepted Answer

A)   aspirin therapy
B)   estrogen replacement therapy
C)   treatment with chondroitin sulfate
D)   treatment with glucosamine
E)   treatment with corticosteroidsF) B) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 10

Jeremy has broken his leg during a soccer match. Although this is bad, from a healing standpoint, it is not as bad as if he had torn his cartilage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)   muscle → muscle fiber→ myofibril → sarcomeres → myofilaments
B)   muscle → muscle fibers → sarcomeres → myofilaments → myofibrils
C)   muscle → sarcomeres → myofibrils → actin filaments → myosin filaments
D)   muscle fiber→ myofibrils → myofilaments → sarcomeres
E)   muscle → myofibrils → sarcomeres → muscle fibers → myofilamentsF) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

Question 12

Tooth sockets are located on which of the following bones?

Accepted Answer

A)   zygomatic and mandible
B)   mandible and temporal
C)   maxillae and mandible
D)   temporal and frontal
E)   fronta and maxillaeF) B) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 13

What problems would occur if an individual were to tear their biceps brachii?

Accepted Answer

A)   They would be unable to flex the forearm.
B)   They would be unable to extend the forearm.
C)   They would be unable to abduct their arm.
D)   They would be able to curl their fingers.
E)   All of the answer choices could not be performed.F) B) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

The patella is primarily held in place by tendons that attach it to the

Accepted Answer

A)   femur.
B)   fibula.
C)   tibia.
D)   calcaneus.
E)   tarsal bones.F) A) and D)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

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?

Accepted Answer

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)   The outcome will depend on how the muscles heal.F) B) and D)
G) A) and D)

Question 16

Red bone marrow

Accepted Answer

A)   stores fat.
B)   is located only in the medullary cavity.
C)   produces blood cells.
D)   is only found in infants.
E)   contains dense fibrous connective tissue.F) B) and C)
G) All of the above

Exam 19: Musculoskeletal System

What is the correct order of events in muscle contraction?

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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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Which of these bones is found in the pelvic girdle?

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Which of the following correctly matches the type of cartilage to its description?

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

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Tooth sockets are located on which of the following bones?

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What problems would occur if an individual were to tear their biceps brachii?

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Which of the following can help treat osteoporosis?

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The patella is primarily held in place by tendons that attach it to the

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The radius is to the ulna as the

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Which of the following attach muscle to bone?

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Jeremy has broken his leg during a soccer match. Although this is bad, from a healing standpoint, it is not as bad as if he had torn his cartilage.

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In the laboratory, a single all-or-none contraction of a muscle fiber is called tetanus.

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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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Red bone marrow

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Exam 19: Musculoskeletal System

What is the correct order of events in muscle contraction?

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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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Which of these bones is found in the pelvic girdle?

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Which of the following correctly matches the type of cartilage to its description?

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

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Tooth sockets are located on which of the following bones?

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What problems would occur if an individual were to tear their biceps brachii?

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Which of the following can help treat osteoporosis?

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The patella is primarily held in place by tendons that attach it to the

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The radius is to the ulna as the

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Which of the following attach muscle to bone?

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Jeremy has broken his leg during a soccer match. Although this is bad, from a healing standpoint, it is not as bad as if he had torn his cartilage.

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In the laboratory, a single all-or-none contraction of a muscle fiber is called tetanus.

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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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Red bone marrow

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