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The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

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An individual visits the doctor because they notice that, over time, they have been losing muscle strength. Which explanation will the doctor MOST likely give?

A
The individual could have a muscle injury that is caused by a sprain.
B
The individual could have a muscle disease that causes ligament tears.
C
The individual could have muscular dystrophy.
D
The individual could have a skeletal disease.
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Bones are composed mostly of __________.

A
magnesium
B
vitamins
C
calcium
D
cartilage
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Formulate a weekly schedule that shows evidence of three different activities beneficial for your muscular system.

Answer:

Monday: 30 minutes of strength training (push-ups, squats, light weights). Tuesday: 20–30 minutes of jogging or brisk walking. Wednesday: 30 minutes of yoga or stretching. Thursday: strength training again. Friday: bike riding or swimming for 30 minutes. Saturday: hiking or a sport like basketball. Sunday: rest and light stretching.

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Bones are composed mostly of __________.

A
magnesium
B
vitamins
C
calcium
D
cartilage
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The skeletal system serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

A
Bone marrow produces red and white blood cells which help carry oxygen through the blood and fight diseases.
B
The skeleton gives the human body its support, shape, and form.
C
The skeletal system helps to protect vital organs.
D
The skeletal system aids in the production of hormones that signal muscle and hair growth.
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The skeletal system serves all of the following functions EXCEPT:

A
Bone marrow produces red and white blood cells which help carry oxygen through the blood and fight diseases.
B
The skeleton gives the human body its support, shape, and form.
C
The skeletal system helps to protect vital organs.
D
The skeletal system aids in the production of hormones that signal muscle and hair growth.
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Discuss four ways that you can keep your nervous system healthy.

Answer:

Four ways to keep the nervous system healthy are to eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep each night, exercise regularly, and avoid drugs, smoking, and excessive alcohol. It also helps to manage stress and protect your head and spine from injury.

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Based on the scenario below, select the statement that accurately finishes the sentence. Stacey has recently had a car accident and has lost her sense of taste as a result. It is MOST likely that she has __________.

A
damaged her peripheral nervous system because the information regarding taste cannot be transmitted back to her brain
B
damaged her central nervous system because the tongue is so close to the brain
C
damaged her peripheral nervous system because this is typical for a spinal cord injury
D
damaged her peripheral nervous system because it is responsible for basic body functions like breathing and taste
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All of the following are functions of smooth muscles EXCEPT:

A
heartbeat
B
breathing
C
perspiration
D
digestion
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An individual visits the doctor because they notice that, over time, they have been losing muscle strength. Which explanation will the doctor MOST likely give?

A
The individual could have a muscle injury that is caused by a sprain.
B
The individual could have a muscle disease that causes ligament tears.
C
The individual could have muscular dystrophy.
D
The individual could have a skeletal disease.
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Bones provide both structure and protection for the body.

A
T
B
F
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Based on the scenario below, select the statement that accurately finishes the sentence. Stacey has recently had a car accident and has lost her sense of taste as a result. It is MOST likely that she has __________.

A
damaged her peripheral nervous system because the information regarding taste cannot be transmitted back to her brain
B
damaged her central nervous system because the tongue is so close to the brain
C
damaged her peripheral nervous system because this is typical for a spinal cord injury
D
damaged her peripheral nervous system because it is responsible for basic body functions like breathing and taste
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A signal from the nervous system that is sent from the brain to the hand would follow a different pathway than a signal sent from the hand to the brain.

A
T
B
F
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All of the following are functions of smooth muscles EXCEPT:

A
heartbeat
B
breathing
C
perspiration
D
digestion
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Briefly describe the importance of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.

Answer:

The skeletal system gives the body support and shape, protects vital organs, and works with muscles to allow movement. The muscular system moves the body, helps maintain posture, and produces heat. The nervous system receives and processes information and coordinates the body's actions and responses.

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