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The joint between the diaphysis of the radius and ulna is a ___.
a) suture
b) syndesmosis
c) symphysis
d) synchondrosis

The union of the proximal and middle phalanges form ___ joints.
a) hinge
b) plane (gliding)
c) pivot
d) condylar (ellipsoid)

The central cavity of the diaphysis of a long bone is called the ___.
a) central canal
b) nutrient foramen
c) canaliculus
d) marrow cavity

Unlike other joints, a ___ does not join two bones to one another.
a) gomphosis
b) syndesmosis
c) cartilaginous joint
d) suture

The least moveable joints are ___ joints.
a) synchondrosis
b) symphysis
c) syndesmosis
d) synostosis

The most moveable joints are ___ joints.
a) syndesmosis
b) synovial
c) symphysis
d) gomphosis

Which of the following is not a function of the skeleton?
a) Storage of red blood cells
b) Storage of calcium and phosphate ions
c) Providing support for most muscles
d) Protecting the brain

Blood Ca^2+ deficiency stimulates ___ secretion, which leads to ___.
a) thyroid hormone; less urinary calcium excretion
b) parathyroid hormone; increased osteoclast activity
c) calcitrol; more urinary phosphate excretion
d) calcitonin; more urinary phosphate reabsorption

Which of the following is not a function of parathyroid hormone (PTH)?
a) Stimulate osteoclast activity
b) Promote calcium reabsorption by the kidneys
c) Promote calcitrol synthesis
d) Lower blood calcium

A long bone is covered externally with a sheath called the ___, whereas the marrow cavity is lined with the ___.
a) epiphysis; diaphysis
b) periosteum; endosteum
c) endosteum; periosteum
d) compact bone; spongy bone

Muscle fibers are arranged in bundles called ___.
a) compartments
b) fascicles
c) aponeuroses
d) retinacula

Which of the following would be caused by a contraction of smooth muscle?
a) Goose bumps
b) Blinking the eyelids
c) Elevating the eyebrows
d) Blood leaving the left ventricle of the heart

Which of the following is true?
a) An origin generally moves towards another origin in contraction
b) An insertion generally moves towards another insertion in contraction.
c) An insertion generally moves towards an origin in contraction
d) An origin generally moves towards an insertion in contraction

Where would you expect to find numerous gap junctions in muscular tissue?
a) The sarcoplasmic reticulum of skeletal muscle
b) The sarcolemma of skeletal muscle
c) The intercalated discs of cardiac muscle
d) The A bands of skeletal and cardiac muscle.

An isometric contraction
a) shortens the muscle
b) does not change muscle length
c) reduces the tension
d) lengthens the muscle

A dark band formed by parallel thick filaments that partly overlap the thin filaments is shown as an ___.
a) A band
b) I band
c) M band
d) Z line

Which muscle(s) can contract without the need for nervous stimulation?
a) Smooth and cardiac muscle
b) Smooth muscle only
c) Cardiac muscle only
d) Skeletal, smooth, and cardiac muscle

Skeletal muscle is called ___, because it is usually subject to conscious control
a) voluntary
b) contractile
c) excitable
d) striated

Which of the following describes muscular tissue emerging directly from bone rather than being separated from it by an obvious tendon?
a) Insertion
b) Origin
c) Indirect attachment
d) Direct attachment

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 consumes more ATP to maintain a given level of muscle tension
c) Smooth muscle contracts and relaxes more slowly
d) Smooth muscle contracts more rapidly but relaxes more slowly

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