Question 1

-Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are represented by the numbers ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  7 and 6 
B)  5 and 4 
C)  6 and 5 
D)  2 and 3 
E)  1 and 4 
A)  7 and 6 
B)  5 and 4 
C)  6 and 5 
D)  2 and 3 
E)  1 and 4

Question 2

Which of the following is a muscle that produces movement opposite to the prime mover?

Accepted Answer

A)  Insertion 
B)  Origin 
C)  Synergist 
D)  Antagonist 
E)  Agonist 
A)  Insertion 
B)  Origin 
C)  Synergist 
D)  Antagonist 
E)  Agonist

Question 3

________ is a rare but very serious disorder caused by a bacterium that normally lives in soil and water and mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is a rare but very serious...

Question 4

Which of the following attaches muscles to each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Tendon 
B)  Aponeurosis 
C)  Perimysium 
D)  Fascia 
E)  Endomysium 
A)  Tendon 
B)  Aponeurosis 
C)  Perimysium 
D)  Fascia 
E)  Endomysium

Question 5

Which muscle closes the jaw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Temporalis 
B)  Sternocleidomastoid 
C)  Trapezius 
D)  Biceps brachii 
E)  Latissimus dorsi 
A)  Temporalis 
B)  Sternocleidomastoid 
C)  Trapezius 
D)  Biceps brachii 
E)  Latissimus dorsi

Question 6

Which of the following uses glucose to help make ATP?

Accepted Answer

A)  Creatine phosphate 
B)  Aerobic respiration 
C)  Lactic acid 
D)  Pyruvic acid 
E)  Acetylcholine 
A)  Creatine phosphate 
B)  Aerobic respiration 
C)  Lactic acid 
D)  Pyruvic acid 
E)  Acetylcholine

Question 7

An early sign of tetanus is ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  drooling 
B)  fever 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  sweating 
E)  muscle spasm in the jaw and neck 
A)  drooling 
B)  fever 
C)  diarrhea 
D)  sweating 
E)  muscle spasm in the jaw and neck

Question 8

Which characteristic applies to smooth muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  It contracts rapidly. 
B)  It is under voluntary control. 
C)  It produces peristalsis. 
D)  It is self-exciting. 
E)  It contains intercalated discs. 
A)  It contracts rapidly. 
B)  It is under voluntary control. 
C)  It produces peristalsis. 
D)  It is self-exciting. 
E)  It contains intercalated discs.

Question 9

In ________, the kidneys become damaged because of toxins released from severely injured muscle cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In ________, the kidneys become damaged because...

Question 10

Once contraction has occurred, skeletal muscles release an enzyme called ________, which breaks down acetylcholine and allows the muscle to relax.

Accepted Answer

acetylchol

Question 11

Which of the following does not apply to skeletal muscle?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is under voluntary control. 
B)  It has intercalated discs. 
C)  It is attached to bones. 
D)  It contracts rapidly. 
E)  It responds to acetylcholine. 
A)  It is under voluntary control. 
B)  It has intercalated discs. 
C)  It is attached to bones. 
D)  It contracts rapidly. 
E)  It responds to acetylcholine.

Question 12

Two of the best players on a middle-school soccer team just showed up 15 minutes late for a match. They want to go out on the field immediately, but the coach insists that they warm up and do stretches before joining the game. Which of the following is the best explanation the coach can give these players about warming up before entering the game?

Accepted Answer

A)  "Warming up first will help keep you focused." 
B)  "If you perform the proper stretches, you will have a better chance of winning." 
C)  "Warming up and stretching will help keep you warm during the game." 
D)  "Warming up and stretching will help prevent injuries during the match." 
E)  "Stretching before the game can help prevent dizziness and fainting." 
A)  "Warming up first will help keep you focused." 
B)  "If you perform the proper stretches, you will have a better chance of winning." 
C)  "Warming up and stretching will help keep you warm during the game." 
D)  "Warming up and stretching will help prevent injuries during the match." 
E)  "Stretching before the game can help prevent dizziness and fainting."

Question 13

When pyruvic acid is converted to ________ acid for energy production, this waste product builds up and causes muscle fatigue.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When pyruvic acid is converted to ________...

Question 14

The ________ is connective tissue that is just below the skin to help support and hold together muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________ is connective tissue that is...

Question 15

Which of the following muscles moves the thigh?

Accepted Answer

A)  Biceps brachii 
B)  Gluteus medius 
C)  External oblique 
D)  Gastrocnemius 
E)  Soleus 
A)  Biceps brachii 
B)  Gluteus medius 
C)  External oblique 
D)  Gastrocnemius 
E)  Soleus

Question 16

-As changes occur in the musculoskeletal system due to aging, which of the following is not likely to occur?

Accepted Answer

A)  Elderly patients will have increasing difficulty with dexterity. 
B)  Mobility may decrease. 
C)  Elderly patients will have increasing difficulty with gripping ability. 
D)  Assistive devices may be needed. 
E)  Endurance of muscle fibers decreases dramatically. 
A)  Elderly patients will have increasing difficulty with dexterity. 
B)  Mobility may decrease. 
C)  Elderly patients will have increasing difficulty with gripping ability. 
D)  Assistive devices may be needed. 
E)  Endurance of muscle fibers decreases dramatically.

Question 17

The ____ divides muscles into sections called fascicles.

Accepted Answer

A)  tendon 
B)  aponeurosis 
C)  perimysium 
D)  fascia 
E)  endomysium 
A)  tendon 
B)  aponeurosis 
C)  perimysium 
D)  fascia 
E)  endomysium

Question 18

The process of ________ respiration uses the body's store of glucose to make ATP.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The process of ________ respiration uses the...

Question 19

-Eversion and inversion are demonstrated by numbers ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 and 6 
B)  1 and 2 
C)  4 and 5 
D)  2 and 4 
E)  3 and 4 
A)  3 and 6 
B)  1 and 2 
C)  4 and 5 
D)  2 and 4 
E)  3 and 4

Question 20

A muscle that helps the prime mover by stabilizing a joint is called a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A muscle that helps the prime mover...

Exam 24: The Muscular System

-Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion are represented by the numbers ____.

Which of the following is a muscle that produces movement opposite to the prime mover?

________ is a rare but very serious disorder caused by a bacterium that normally lives in soil and water and mainly affects the gastrointestinal tract.

Which of the following attaches muscles to each other?

Which muscle closes the jaw?

Which of the following uses glucose to help make ATP?

An early sign of tetanus is ____.

Which characteristic applies to smooth muscle?

In ________, the kidneys become damaged because of toxins released from severely injured muscle cells.

Once contraction has occurred, skeletal muscles release an enzyme called ________, which breaks down acetylcholine and allows the muscle to relax.

Which of the following does not apply to skeletal muscle?

When pyruvic acid is converted to ________ acid for energy production, this waste product builds up and causes muscle fatigue.

The ________ is connective tissue that is just below the skin to help support and hold together muscles, bones, nerves, and blood vessels.

Which of the following muscles moves the thigh?

-As changes occur in the musculoskeletal system due to aging, which of the following is not likely to occur?

The ____ divides muscles into sections called fascicles.

The process of ________ respiration uses the body's store of glucose to make ATP.

-Eversion and inversion are demonstrated by numbers ____.

A muscle that helps the prime mover by stabilizing a joint is called a(n) ________.

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Healthcare and the Healthcare Team

Professionalism and Success

Interpersonal Communication

Legal and Ethical Issues

Infection Control Fundamentals

Safety and Patient Reception

Office Equipment and Supplies

Examination and Treatment Areas

Written and Electronic Communication

Medical Records and Documentation

Electronic Health Records

Managing Medical Records

Telephone Techniques

Patient Education

Schedule Management

Insurance Billing

Diagnostic Coding

Procedure Coding

Patient Collections and Financial Management

Organization of the Body

The Integumentary System

The Skeletal System

The Cardiovascular System

The Blood

The Lymphatic and Immune Systems

The Respiratory System

The Nervous System

The Urinary System

The Reproductive Systems

The Digestive System

The Endocrine System

Special Senses

Infection Control Practices

Patient Interview and History

Vital Signs and Measurements

Assisting With a General Physical Exam

Assisting in Reproductive and Urinary Specialties

Assisting in Pediatrics

Assisting in Geriatrics

Assisting in Other Medical Specialties

Assisting in Eye and Ear Care

Assisting in Minor Surgery

Orientation to the Lab

Microbiology and Disease

Processing and Testing Urine and Stool Samples

Collecting, Processing, and Testing Blood Specimens

Electrocardiography and Pulmonary Function Testing

Diagnostic Imaging

Principles of Pharmacology

Math and Dosage Calculations

Medication Administration

Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Nutrition and Health

Practice Management

Emergency Preparedness

Preparing for the World of Work

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