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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
syndesmosis
D
symphysis
2) The union of the proximal and middle phalanges form ___ joints.
A
hinge
B
plane (gliding)
C
condylar (ellipsoid)
D
pivot
3) The central cavity of the diaphysis of a long bone is called the ___.
A
central canal
B
canaliculus
C
nutrient foramen
D
marrow cavity
4) Unlike other joints, a ___ does not join two bones to one another.
A
syndesmosis
B
suture
C
gomphosis
D
cartilaginous joint
5) The least moveable joints are ___ joints.
A
synchondrosis
B
synostosis
C
symphysis
D
syndesmosis
6) The most moveable joints are ___ joints.
A
syndesmosis
B
synovial
C
symphysis
D
gomphosis
7) Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
A
Storage of calcium and phosphate ions
B
Storage of red blood cells
C
Protecting the brain
D
Providing support for most muscles
8) Blood Ca^2+ deficiency stimulates ___ secretion, which leads to ___.
A
thyroid hormone; less urinary calcium excretion
B
parathyroid hormone; increased osteoclast activity
C
calcitonin; more urinary phosphate reabsorption
D
calcitrol; more urinary phosphate excretion
9) Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
A
Promote calcitrol synthesis
B
Promote calcium reabsorption by the kidneys
C
Stimulate osteoclast activity
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
endosteum; periosteum
B
epiphysis; diaphysis
C
compact bone; spongy bone
D
periosteum; endosteum
11) Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called ___.
A
fascicles
B
compartments
C
retinacula
D
aponeuroses
12) Which of the following would be caused by a contraction of smooth muscle?
A
Blood leaving the left ventricle of the heart
B
Goose bumps
C
Blinking the eyelids
D
Elevating the eyebrows
13) Which of the following is true?
A
An insertion generally moves towards another insertion in contraction.
B
An insertion generally moves towards an origin 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 sarcolemma of skeletal muscle
B
The sarcoplasmic reticulum of skeletal muscle
C
The A bands of skeletal and cardiac muscle.
D
The intercalated discs of cardiac muscle
15) An isometric contraction
A
lengthens the muscle
B
does not change muscle length
C
reduces the tension
D
shortens the muscle
16) A dark band formed by parallel thick filaments that partly overlap the thin filaments is shown as an ___.
A
M band
B
I band
C
Z line
D
A band
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
excitable
B
voluntary
C
contractile
D
striated
19) Which of the following describes muscular tissue emerging directly from bone rather than being separated from it by an obvious tendon?
A
Insertion
B
Direct attachment
C
Indirect attachment
D
Origin
20) Which of the following is an accurate comparison of skeletal muscle to smooth muscle?
A
Smooth muscle contracts more rapidly but relaxes more slowly
B
Smooth muscle consumes more ATP to maintain a given level of muscle tension
C
Smooth muscle contracts and relaxes more slowly
D
Smooth muscle contracts more slowly but relaxes more rapidly
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