The largest organ in the body is the
a. skin
b. heart
c. liver
d. skeleton
which of the following is not a type of muscle?
a. skeletal
b. long
c. smooth
d. cardiac
a body system includes a number of related that work together to perform a task.
a. muscles and bones
b. glands
c. organs
d. arteries and veins
the outermost layer of bone is called
a. endosteum
b. bone marrow
c. compact bone
d. periosteum
which of the following is found in the cavities of bone?
a. periostreum
b. endostreum
c. bone marrow
d. fibrous tissue
what is one effective way to keep bones strong?
a. stretch the muscles sufficiently after exercise.
b. perform muscle-strengthening exercises regularly.
c. avoid getting too much vitamin d through sunlight.
d. consumer fewer dairy products that contain calcium.
the skin includes multiples layers. which of the following is not one of the layers of the skin?
a. dermis
b. epidermis
c. hypodermis
d. hyperdermis
is a condition that can begin when the cartilage that pads bones in a joint begins to wear down.
a. osteoporosis
b. tendinitis
c. osteoarthritis
d. tennis elbow
which medication is considered a nsaid?
a. antibiotics
b. naproxen
c. acetaminophen
d. penicillin
the skin has multiple functions. which of the following is not one of the skin’s functions?
a. works with bones to transfer vital elements through body
b. prevents bacteria and other items from entering the body
c. protects the body from the sun and water loss
d. regulates body temperature
is a group of rare diseases that cause abnormal growth of the body’s connective tissue.
a. scleroderma
b. osteoarthritis
c. acne
d. psoriasis