THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND THEIR REVIEWED CORRECT ANSWERS

THE MUSCULOSKELETAL
SYSTEM QUESTIONS AND THEIR
REVIEWED CORRECT ANSWERS


Explain the term EXOcrine
Ducted
Explain the term ENDOcrine
Ductless
Hormone producing
Name a product of the endocrine portion of the
pancreas and state its function
Insulin
Regulates blood sugar
In relation to the musculoskeletal system, name a:
- Disorder (other than cancer)
- Possible cause
- Treatment
Osteoporosis
- Genetic
- Exercise

Arthritis
- Genetic
- Exercise
In relation to the Nervous System, name a:
- Disorder (other than cancer)

, - Possible cause
- Treatment
Paralysis/Parkinson's disease
- Genetic
- Physiotherapy
Function of cartilage
Protection
Function of synovial fluid
Shock absorber
What part of the body joins bone to bone?
Ligament
Function of synovial membrane
Contains and secretes synovial fluid
Give 3 roles of the skeleton
- Support
- Movement
- Protection
Explain what is meant by the axial skeleton
- Vertebral column
- Skull
- Rib cage
Give a function for red marrow
Formation of blood cells
Function of tendon
Connects muscle to bone
Explain what is meant by an antagonistic muscle pair
- Give an example
- Describe how this pair works
Pair of muscles that have opposite effects

Eg. biceps and triceps