Anatomy Lessons 1-5 Quiz

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Hormone production

• Energy storage

• Blood cell production

• Nerve signal transmission

Which type of bone is the femur classified as?

• Short

• Irregular

• Flat

• Long

What type of joint is the shoulder?

• Hinge

• Pivot

• Ball and socket

• Gliding

What reduces friction in synovial joints?

• Tendons

• Ligaments

• Synovial fluid

• Bone marrow

What is the main mineral stored in bones?

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Sodium

• Iron

Which muscle type is involuntary and found in the digestive system?

• Skeletal

• Cardiac

• Smooth

• Striated

Which muscle fibre type is best suited for endurance activities?

• Type I

• Type IIa

• Type IIx

• Type III

The primary muscle responsible for movement in an exercise is called:

• Antagonist

• Fixator

• Agonist

• Synergist

What happens during an eccentric contraction?

• The muscle shortens

• The muscle lengthens

• The muscle remains the same length

• The muscle relaxes

Which of the following detects changes in muscle length?

• Chemoreceptors

• Thermoreceptors

• Proprioceptors

• Baroreceptors