AnswersSHS Lifetime Fitness - 2021Developing Cardiorespiratory Fitness

The Skeletal, Muscular, and Nervous Systems Answers

10 verified answers2 views
2
Free Preview

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.
4

In the skeletal system, these structures are responsible for connecting bones.

A
ligaments and tendons
B
cartilage and calcium
C
tendons and muscles
D
bones and ligaments
7

If you were creating a presentation that would cover the different types of muscles in the body, which groups of muscle would you need to include?

A
skeletal, cardiac, and smooth muscles
B
cartilage, tendons, and skeletal muscles
C
voluntary, cardiac, and involuntary muscles
D
voluntary, involuntary, and smooth muscles
9

An example of a skeletal muscle working occurs when a person __________.

A
perspires heavily
B
digests food
C
takes a breath
D
stands up
11

This hard but flexible structure is found in the nose and ears.

A
tendons
B
bones
C
ligaments
D
cartilage
12

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.
13

The peripheral nervous system is responsible for both sending and receiving signals to and from the brain.

A
T
B
F
14

A patient is diagnosed with a degenerative disease of the nervous system. Select the disorder that would match this diagnosis.

A
multiple sclerosis
B
epilepsy
C
cerebral palsy
D
headaches
15

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
16

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
17

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
18

Without the skeletal system, the body could not carry oxygen in the blood.

A
T
B
F

Did you find these answers helpful?