Skeleton, Muscle and Skin Flashcards

1

What is responsible for the brown color of skin?

Carotenoids
Melanin
Keratin
Chlorophyll

2

All are functions of the skin EXCEPT

sensation of heat
protection
production of gametes
control body temperature

3

What layer of skin is located below the dermis?

subcutaneous layer
fatty layer
Epidermis
subdermal

4

The elbow is an example of a

hinge joint
gliding joint
fixed joint
ball and socket joint

5

All of the following are parts of the bone EXCEPT

Compact bone
Periosteum
Spongy bone
Epidermis

6

The shoulder is an example of a

suture joint
pivot joint
ball and socket joint
plant joint

7

In what layers are the sweat glands found?

Subcutaneous Layer
Dermis
Periosteum
Epidermis

8

The junction of two bones is called a

Cartilage
Tendon
Joint
Ligament

9

All of the following are types of muscle EXCEPT

Smooth
Flexors
Cardiac
Skeletal

10

Which of these is NOT a function of the skeletal system?

Support
Protection from disease
Storage of minerals
Movement

11

The thin outer layer of skin is the

dermis
epidermis
connective tissue
fatty layer

12

Smooth muscle is found

in the wrist bones
in internal organs
attached to the skeleton
at the knee joint

13

Which of the following is NOT moved by muscle tissue?

food in the digestive tract
blood
Signals in the brain
bones

14

Which is NOT part of the axial skeleton?

rib cage
skull
backbone
pectoral girdle

15

The heart and lungs are protected by the

periosteum
pelvic girdle
pectoral girdle
rib cage

Skeleton, Muscle and Skin

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Skeleton, Muscle and Skin

Questions 15