1.   Which diagrams show organ systems that would be directly affected by the disorder known as tendinitis?  (1.) 1  (2.) 2  (3.) 3  (4.) 4

3.    One function of the human endoskeleton is to (1.) produce blood cells  (2.) store nitrogenous wastes  (3.) produce lactic acid  (4.) transmit impulses

Use the diagram below at the right and your knowledge of the living environment to answer questions 4 and 5 which follow.

4.  Which structures shown in the diagram below contract when the arm moves?  (1.) 1 and 5  (2.) 1 and 6  (3.) 2 and 3  (4.) 2 and 4 5.   Which structure best represents a tendon? (1.) 1  (2.) 2  (3.) 3  (4.) 4  (5.) 5  (6.) 6

6.    An inflammation of the region labeled A in the diagram at the right is known as  (1.) meningitis  (2.) tendonitis  (3.) bronchitis  (4.) arthritis

7.    Tendons are best described as  (1.)  striated tissue that provides a wide range of motion
       (2.) cords that connect bone to bone and that stretch at the point of attachment
       (3.) fibrous cords that connect muscles to bone  (4.)  tissue that is found between bones
       and that protects them from damage

8.    Arthritis and tendinitis differ in that arthritis is an inflammation of the joints and
       tendinitis is a  (1.)  type of arthritis found only in infants  (2.) deposition of uric acid in
       the joints  (3.) disorder involving connective tissue  (4.) tear in the connective tissue
       that attaches bone to bone

9.   Which statement does not correctly describe a function of cartilage?
      (1.) It anchors muscles to bones  (2.) It makes up the outer ear.  (3.) It cushions bones
      at a joint.  (4.) It provides flexibility in an embryo.

10.   Red blood cells are produced in the  (1.) bone marrow  (2.) lymph nodes  (3.) liver
        (4.) arteries

11.   The end of one bone is connected to the end of another at a moveable joint by
        (1.) a tendon  (2.) a ligament  (3.) epidermal tissue  (4.) visceral muscle
 

Complete each of the statements which follow.

1. A(n) _______________ is another name for an external skeleton.

2. Voluntary, striated muscle tissue is another name for _______________.

3. A(n) _______________ is another name for an internal skeleton.

4. _______________ are the type of connective tissue that connects the ends of bones together.

5. Involuntary, striated muscle tissue is another name for _______________.

6. The condition _______________ is caused by a buildup of uric acid crystals around the joints.

7. _______________ is a general term that refers to a number of conditions that cause pain,
stiffness, inflammation, and deformity of joints.

8. A muscle that bends an arm or leg is known as a(n) _______________.

9. A muscle that straightens an arm or a leg is known as a(n) _______________.

10. _______________ connect muscles to bones in the body.

11.  The skeleton of the embryo is made mostly of _______________.

Free Response Section

1.    List four major survival aspects of being able to carry locomotion.

2.    List three major functions of our endoskeleton.

Now hopefully for some correct answers.    Please send e-mail about any suspected errors
to jbuckley@northnet.org

Multiple Choice Answers

1.    2
2.    2
3.    1
4.    2
5.    2
6.    4
7.    3
8.    3
9.    1
10.  1
11.  2

Completion Answers

1. exoskeleton
2. skeletal muscle
3. endoskeleton
4. ligament
5. cardiac muscle
6. gout
7. arthritis
8. flexor
9. extensor
10. tendons
11. cartilage

Free Response Answers

I.    Any four of the following would be acceptable.  Other responses may be acceptable also.

1. get food and shelter
2. escape from predators
3. move to regions better suited to survival
4. find mates
5. move away from toxic wastes

II.    Any three of the following would be acceptable functions for our endoskeleton.
        Other responses may be acceptable also.

1. Supporting framework for internal organs and tissues.
2. Anchorage sites for muscle action.
3. Protects the internal organs.
4. Provides leverage for body movement.
5. Blood cells are produced in the bone marrow.
6. Bones also store minerals.

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