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A Final (16-17) Part 3
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1) The joint between the diaphysis of the radius and ulna is a ___.
A
suture
B
synchondrosis
C
symphysis
D
syndesmosis
2) The union of the proximal and middle phalanges form ___ joints.
A
pivot
B
condylar (ellipsoid)
C
hinge
D
plane (gliding)
3) The central cavity of the diaphysis of a long bone is called the ___.
A
central canal
B
canaliculus
C
marrow cavity
D
nutrient foramen
4) Unlike other joints, a ___ does not join two bones to one another.
A
gomphosis
B
syndesmosis
C
cartilaginous joint
D
suture
5) The least moveable joints are ___ joints.
A
syndesmosis
B
synostosis
C
synchondrosis
D
symphysis
6) The most moveable joints are ___ joints.
A
gomphosis
B
syndesmosis
C
synovial
D
symphysis
7) Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
A
Storage of red blood cells
B
Providing support for most muscles
C
Protecting the brain
D
Storage of calcium and phosphate ions
8) Blood Ca^2+ deficiency stimulates ___ secretion, which leads to ___.
A
calcitonin; more urinary phosphate reabsorption
B
thyroid hormone; less urinary calcium excretion
C
calcitrol; more urinary phosphate excretion
D
parathyroid hormone; increased osteoclast activity
9) Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A
Promote calcium reabsorption by the kidneys
B
Stimulate osteoclast activity
C
Promote calcitrol synthesis
D
Lower blood calcium
10) A long bone is covered externally with a sheath called the ___, whereas the marrow cavity is lined with the ___.
A
periosteum; endosteum
B
endosteum; periosteum
C
epiphysis; diaphysis
D
compact bone; spongy bone
11) Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called ___.
A
aponeuroses
B
compartments
C
retinacula
D
fascicles
12) Which of the following would be caused by a contraction of smooth muscle?
A
Blinking the eyelids
B
Blood leaving the left ventricle of the heart
C
Goose bumps
D
Elevating the eyebrows
13) Which of the following is true?
A
An insertion generally moves towards an origin in contraction
B
An insertion generally moves towards another insertion in contraction.
C
An origin generally moves towards an insertion in contraction
D
An origin generally moves towards another origin in contraction
14) Where would you expect to find numerous gap junctions in muscular tissue?
A
The A bands of skeletal and cardiac muscle.
B
The sarcolemma of skeletal muscle
C
The intercalated discs of cardiac muscle
D
The sarcoplasmic reticulum of skeletal muscle
15) An isometric contraction
A
shortens the muscle
B
does not change muscle length
C
lengthens the muscle
D
reduces the tension
16) A dark band formed by parallel thick filaments that partly overlap the thin filaments is shown as an ___.
A
A band
B
M band
C
I band
D
Z line
17) Which muscle(s) can contract without the need for nervous stimulation?
A
Smooth muscle only
B
Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle
C
Cardiac muscle only
D
Smooth and cardiac muscle
18) Skeletal muscle is called ___, because it is usually subject to conscious control
A
contractile
B
striated
C
excitable
D
voluntary
19) Which of the following describes muscular tissue emerging directly from bone rather than being separated from it by an obvious tendon?
A
Direct attachment
B
Origin
C
Indirect attachment
D
Insertion
20) Which of the following is an accurate comparison of skeletal muscle to smooth muscle?
A
Smooth muscle contracts more slowly but relaxes more rapidly
B
Smooth muscle contracts more rapidly but relaxes more slowly
C
Smooth muscle contracts and relaxes more slowly
D
Smooth muscle consumes more ATP to maintain a given level of muscle tension
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