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The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

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Which of the following would be the BEST activity to help you maintain a healthy skeletal system?

A
exercising often and eating a balanced diet
B
resting often and receiving proper immunizations
C
exercising often and eating only protein for your morning meal
D
resting often and eliminating calcium from your diet
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After listening to a long discussion on the skeletal system, you conclude that the skeletal system is important because it __________.

A
supports the body and makes red and white blood cells
B
is formed from bones, cartilage, and muscle
C
provides the body with potassium needed for support
D
manufactures the ligaments needed to connect bones
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Which statement BEST describes the skeletal system?

A
The skeletal system is a system of cartilage that supports the body and makes red and white blood cells.
B
The skeletal system is composed of bones, cartilage, tendons, and the muscles that connect them.
C
The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that support the body and make red and white blood cells.
D
The skeletal system is composed of a rigid structure of bones that create strong, hard tissues called ligaments.
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In order to improve the condition of your muscular system, you could participate in aerobic activity at least __________.

A
3 minutes 5 times a week
B
10 minutes 4 times a week
C
30 minutes 3 times a week
D
50 minutes 3 times a week
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All of the following are functions of the skeletal system EXCEPT:

A
producing red blood cells
B
providing support for the body
C
producing white blood cells
D
producing ligaments and tendons
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Which statement correctly describes the path that an electrical impulse would take after someone touched a hot pot?

A
The signal travels through the nerve of the hand to the spinal cord and then to the brain.
B
The signal travels through the spinal cord, to the nerve in the hand, and then to the brain.
C
The signal travels from the brain, through the spinal cord, and then to the nerve in the hand.
D
The signal travels through the spinal cord, to the brain, and then to the nerve in the hand.
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An individual having a history of migraine headaches would most likely be diagnosed with having __________.

A
a common issue of the central nervous system
B
a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system
C
a disorder of the peripheral nervous system
D
no issues
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After listening to a long discussion on the skeletal system, you conclude that the skeletal system is important because it __________.

A
supports the body and makes red and white blood cells
B
is formed from bones, cartilage, and muscle
C
provides the body with potassium needed for support
D
manufactures the ligaments needed to connect bones
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Which of the following would be the BEST activity to help you maintain a healthy skeletal system?

A
exercising often and eating a balanced diet
B
resting often and receiving proper immunizations
C
exercising often and eating only protein for your morning meal
D
resting often and eliminating calcium from your diet

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