A primary function of the skeletal system is
A) maintaining the normal concentrations of calcium and phosphate ions in body fluids.
B) absorbing the shock of unexpected rapid body movements.
C) facilitating transmission of nerve impulses.
D) cushioning abdominal organs such as the kidneys.
E) contracting muscles.
A) maintaining the normal concentrations of calcium and phosphate ions in body fluids.
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A) inflammation. B) the sympathetic nervous system. C) increased mucus. D) the parasympathetic nervous system.
Dr. McInnis wants to obtain Mike's greatest possible vital capacity measurements. Which of the following body positions should Mike assume?
A. lying on his stomach B. standing C. lying on his back D. sitting on a chair
Which of the following is NOT a chemical buffer system?
A) phosphate B) bicarbonate C) protein D) nucleic acid
Articular cartilage
A. is a double layer of tissue that encloses a joint. B. is a thin lubricating film covering the surface of a joint. C. provides a smooth surface where bones meet. D. is a layer of tissue that is continuous with the periosteum. E. lines the joint everywhere except over the articular cartilage.