Lesson 14 Evaluation – The Structural System

Directions: Select the best answer for each of the following questions and then click on the submit button.

1.Which one of the following is not a function of the structural system?

 Makes locomotion possible
 Affords protection
 Provides shape or form
 Filters the blood

2. True or False: One of the functions of the bones is to store calcium, releasing it into the bloodstream when necessary, to keep enough calcium in the blood for vital bodily functions such as muscle contraction and nerve conduction.

 True
 False

3. True or False: Muscles can only contract and relax. They do not forcefully extend or expand.

 True
 False

4. Excessive movement which could dislocate a joint is prevented by strong elastic connective tissues, known as ligaments, which cross the joint. If a joint is forcefully extended beyond its normal range of motion, ligaments can tear resulting in a ________.

 Sprain
 Strain
 Fracture
 Bursitis

5. The largest organ of the body, providing a protective barrier and the first line of defense against would-be invaders is the ________.

 skin
 nails
 hair
 liver

6. Which of the following is not a function of the skin?

 Protection
 Sensation
 Locomotion
 Temperature regulation

7. Which of the following is not a part of the correct treatment regimen for an acute strain or sprain (RICE)?

 Exercise
 Elevation
 Compression
 Ice
 Rest

8. What is the most common form of arthritis?

 Osteoarthritis
 Gout
 Osteoporosis
 Rheumatoid arthritis

9. True or False: Osteoporosis is a condition that only affects women.

 True
 False

10.True or False: Tums is a good source of calcium.

 True
 False

11. Which of the following nutrients is found in certain foods such as apples and may be helpful for muscle conditions such as fibromyalgia?

 Ascorbic acid
 Creatine
 Citric acid
 Malic acid

12. Known as the “Father of All Herbs,” this herb has a long history of traditional use for joint problems, particularly arthritis. It is highly nutritious, sending its roots deep into the soil where the best trace mineral deposits are found.

 Yucca
 Alfalfa
 Ginger
 Uña de Gato

13. Which of the following is the only substance (nutritional or drug) that has been shown to have the ability to stop and even reverse the degeneration of osteoarthritis?

 Glucosamine
 Chondroitin
 Alfalfa
 MSM

14. Ptosis or prolapse of the internal organs is a common and often unrecognized condition which can lead to uterine problems in women and prostate problems in men. An essential first step in any natural program to aid this condition is ___________.

 Building
 Activating
 Direct Nutritional Aid
 Cleansing

15. This fibrous protein, which makes up skin, bone, tendons, and cartilage, is the most abundant protein in the body.

 Collagen
 Keratin
 Glutamine
 Actin

16. Also known as fibromyositis and myofascial pain syndrome, this term refers to a chronic condition of unknown cause resulting in pain in the fibrous tissues, muscles, ligaments and tendons. The condition occurs mainly in women and is often associated with depression, sleeping problems, irritable bowel syndrome and chronic fatigue. In fact, most experts consider chronic fatigue syndrome to be the same condition.

 Fibromyalgia
 Osteoarthritis
 Gout
 Osteoporosis

17. An injury to a muscle which results when the muscle is partially or totally torn is referred to as a ________.

 Sprain
 Strain
 Bursitis
 Fibromyalgia