Question 1

The bone forming cells that secrete matrix are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Stem cells
B)  Osteoblasts
C)  Osteoclasts
D)  Erythrocytes
E)  ChondrocytesF) A) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 2

What does the high level similarity between the myosin gene sequences in human and non-human primates suggest?

Accepted Answer

A)  That humans and non-human primates had a common ancestor at some time in the past
B)  That humans and non-human primates had common ancestor 2.4 million years ago
C)  That the myosin gene arose independently in humans and non-human primates
D)  That genes can transfer readily between humans and non-human primates
E)  That no natural selection has occurred in humansF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 3

Chondrocytes produce which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrin
B)  Collagen
C)  Elastin
D)  Elastin and collagen
E)  Fibrin and collagenF) None of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Blood calcium levels are regulated by hormones secreted from the parathyroid and thyroid.When blood calcium is low which of the following would be stimulated by the parathyroid?

Accepted Answer

A)  Uptake of calcium from food by the intestine and absorption from the urine by the kidney
B)  Uptake of calcium from food by the intestine and secretion into the urine by the kidney
C)  Decreased uptake of calcium from food by the intestine and absorption from the urine by the kidney
D)  Decreased uptake of calcium from food by the intestine and secretion into the urine by the kidneyE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 5

An autoimmune disorder in which there is chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Osteoarthritis
B)  Scoliosis
C)  Rheumatoid arthritis
D)  Osteoporosis
E)  AcromegalyF) A) and B)
G) None of the above

Question 6

The hormone that helps remove calcium from the blood and store it in bone is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcitonin
B)  Prolactin
C)  PTH
D)  Insulin
E)  GlucagonF) B) and C)
G) A) and C)

Question 7

Which of the following will be true of the muscles of a bedridden person?

Accepted Answer

A)  Calcium levels and ATP production will be lower than normal
B)  Creatine kinase production will be lower than normal
C)  ATP production will be lower than normal
D)  Calcium levels and creatine kinase production will be lower than normal
E)  ATP and creatine kinase production will be lower than normalF) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Tendons are connective tissues that connect _______________ to ________________.

Accepted Answer

A)  muscle, bone
B)  ligaments, bone
C)  muscle, muscle
D)  bone, bone
E)  cartilage, boneF) A) and B)
G) B) and E)

Question 9

Each myofibril consists of two types of filaments,a thick actin filament and a thin myosin filament.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The type of skeleton composed of calcium rich spines,cartilage or bone is a(an) :

Accepted Answer

A)  Exoskeleton
B)  Hydrostatic skeleton
C)  Gastrovascular cavity
D)  Endoskeleton
E)  Vascular canalF) A) and E)
G) None of the above

Question 11

Fermentation does not require oxygen to generate ATP and is almost as efficient as aerobic respiration in generating ATP in muscle cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Which of the following is not a bone of the upper limbs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Radius
B)  Ulna
C)  Patella
D)  Humerus
E)  ClavicleF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 13

A neuromuscular junction is a __________ between a ______________ and a _______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  membrane, muscle, neuron
B)  synovial joint, muscle, neuron
C)  synapse, muscle, neuron
D)  synovial joint, bone, muscle
E)  synapse, bone, muscleF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 14

Connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system includes:

Accepted Answer

A)  Ligaments
B)  Bone
C)  Cartilage
D)  Tendons
E)  All are correctF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 15

The breast muscle of a wild duck is dark,while that of a domesticated chicken is white.What would be true of breast muscle in a domesticated chicken?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are fast twitch muscles with few capillaries or mitochondria
B)  They are slow twitch muscles with abundant capillaries and mitochondria
C)  They are slow twitch muscles with few capillaries or mitochondria
D)  They are fast twitch muscles with abundant capillaries and mitochondriaE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Exam 28: The Musculoskeletal System

What does the high level similarity between the myosin gene sequences in human and non-human primates suggest?

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The bone forming cells that secrete matrix are:

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Fermentation does not require oxygen to generate ATP and is almost as efficient as aerobic respiration in generating ATP in muscle cells.

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Connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system includes:

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The type of skeleton composed of calcium rich spines,cartilage or bone is a(an) :

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Blood calcium levels are regulated by hormones secreted from the parathyroid and thyroid.When blood calcium is low which of the following would be stimulated by the parathyroid?

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The hormone that helps remove calcium from the blood and store it in bone is:

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Chondrocytes produce which of the following?

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A neuromuscular junction is a between a and a _______.

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Tendons are connective tissues that connect _ to __.

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Each myofibril consists of two types of filaments,a thick actin filament and a thin myosin filament.

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An autoimmune disorder in which there is chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint is:

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The breast muscle of a wild duck is dark,while that of a domesticated chicken is white.What would be true of breast muscle in a domesticated chicken?

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Which of the following is not a bone of the upper limbs?

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Which of the following will be true of the muscles of a bedridden person?

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Exam 28: The Musculoskeletal System

What does the high level similarity between the myosin gene sequences in human and non-human primates suggest?

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The bone forming cells that secrete matrix are:

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Fermentation does not require oxygen to generate ATP and is almost as efficient as aerobic respiration in generating ATP in muscle cells.

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Connective tissue of the musculoskeletal system includes:

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The type of skeleton composed of calcium rich spines,cartilage or bone is a(an) :

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Blood calcium levels are regulated by hormones secreted from the parathyroid and thyroid.When blood calcium is low which of the following would be stimulated by the parathyroid?

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The hormone that helps remove calcium from the blood and store it in bone is:

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Chondrocytes produce which of the following?

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A neuromuscular junction is a __________ between a ______________ and a _______________.

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Tendons are connective tissues that connect _______________ to ________________.

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Each myofibril consists of two types of filaments,a thick actin filament and a thin myosin filament.

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An autoimmune disorder in which there is chronic inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint is:

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The breast muscle of a wild duck is dark,while that of a domesticated chicken is white.What would be true of breast muscle in a domesticated chicken?

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Which of the following is not a bone of the upper limbs?

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Which of the following will be true of the muscles of a bedridden person?

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A neuromuscular junction is a between a and a _______.

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Tendons are connective tissues that connect _ to __.

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