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Question 1 of 5

The deterioration of articular cartilage is called

A. osteoporosis.

B. rheumatoid arthritis.

C. osteoarthritis.

D. gouty arthritis.

Correct Answer: osteoarthritis.

Question 2 of 5

The five metacarpals, which make up the palm of the hand and connect to the phalanges, are named one through five from ... .

A. pinky to thumb

B. thumb to pinky

C. index to thumb

D. thumb to index

Correct Answer: thumb to pinky

Question 3 of 5

Which one of the following bones is an example of a slightly moveable joint?

A. Skull

B. Clavicle

C. Pelvis

D. Spine

Correct Answer: Spine

Question 4 of 5

Which protein covers the binding sites on actin filaments and prevents myosin from attaching to them in a relaxed muscle?

A. Troponin

B. Tropomyosin

C. Myosin

D. Collagen

Correct Answer: Tropomyosin

Question 5 of 5

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

A. haemopoiesis

B. haemostasis

C. peristalsis

D. glycogenolysis

Correct Answer: haemopoiesis

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