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Skeleton and Muscles Question Set

The document is a comprehensive question set focused on the skeleton and muscles, covering various topics such as fill-in-the-blanks, true or false statements, short answer questions, labeling exercises, multiple choice questions, matching activities, and explanation prompts. It addresses key concepts related to bone structure, functions of the skeleton, muscle interactions, and the protection of organs. The questions are designed to assess understanding of anatomy and physiology related to the skeletal and muscular systems.

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Skeleton and Muscles Question Set

The document is a comprehensive question set focused on the skeleton and muscles, covering various topics such as fill-in-the-blanks, true or false statements, short answer questions, labeling exercises, multiple choice questions, matching activities, and explanation prompts. It addresses key concepts related to bone structure, functions of the skeleton, muscle interactions, and the protection of organs. The questions are designed to assess understanding of anatomy and physiology related to the skeletal and muscular systems.

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Skeleton and Muscles: Comprehensive Question Set

Fill in the Blanks


1. The inside of a bone is filled with bone marrow tissue, which helps to ________ the mass
of the bone.
2. The smallest bone in the body is the ________, located in the ear.
3. ________ are the bone-making cells that help form compact and spongy bone.
4. The ________ protects the brain and is made of 22 bones connected by fixed joints.

True or False
1. Bones are not living organs. (True/False)

2. Spongy bone material has many spaces in it to keep the whole bone light. (True/False)

3. Flexible joints are held together by tendons. (True/False)

4. The ribcage protects the lungs and heart. (True/False)

5. Muscles can push bones when they relax. (True/False)

Short Answer Questions


1. What are the two main functions of the skeleton?

2. Explain why a large bone can be both strong and light.

3. How do osteoblasts contribute to bone formation?

4. Name three organs protected by the skeleton and the bones that protect them.

5. Describe the difference between compact bone and spongy bone.

Labelling
1. Label the parts of a bone structure shown in the diagram (e.g., compact bone, spongy
bone, cartilage tissue).

2. Identify and label the bones in the skeleton (e.g., skull, ribs, vertebrae, upper arm bone).

3. Label the parts of a flexible joint (e.g., muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage).
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following is NOT a function of the skeleton?

a) Protecting organs

b) Producing blood cells

c) Digesting food

d) Supporting the body

2. What is the main function of the skull?

a) Support the neck

b) Protect the spinal cord

c) Protect the brain

d) Produce red blood cells

3. What happens during a sprain?

a) A bone breaks

b) A ligament stretches or tears

c) A tendon detaches from a bone

d) A muscle contracts uncontrollably

4. Which muscle pair works antagonistically?

a) Biceps and triceps

b) Calf and shin muscle

c) Wrist flexor and wrist extensor

d) All of the above

Match the Following


1. Match the bone to its function:

a) Skull - ________

b) Ribcage - ________

c) Spine - ________
2. Match the muscle to its role:

a) Biceps - ________

b) Triceps - ________

Explain the Following


1. Why do muscles work in antagonistic pairs?

2. How does the ribcage protect the organs in the thoracic cavity?

3. What happens to the triceps when the biceps muscle contracts?

Diagram-Based Questions
1. Observe the X-ray image of a flexible joint and identify the 'ball' and 'socket' parts.

2. Based on the diagram of muscle movement, explain the role of the biceps and triceps
during arm movement.

3. Study the magnified image of mitochondria in muscle cells. Why do muscles need a high
number of mitochondria?

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