Question 1
1 markWhich part of a long bone contains the red bone marrow responsible for blood cell production?
Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Human Biology
Bones, muscles and joints: Practice Questions
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Question 2
1 markA student investigates the dietary factors required for the healthy development of muscle and bone. Which row in the table correctly identifies a nutrient and its specific role?
\(\begin{array}{|l|l|l|} \hline & \textbf{Nutrient} & \textbf{Role} \\ \hline A & \text{Protein} & \text{Muscle repair and growth} \\ \hline B & \text{Iron} & \text{Hardening of bone matrix} \\ \hline C & \text{Vitamin C} & \text{Absorption of calcium} \\ \hline D & \text{Fiber} & \text{Synthesis of muscle filaments} \\ \hline \end{array}\)
Question 3
1 markDuring the movement of the arm, how do the triceps and ulna interact when the arm is being straightened (extended)?
Question 4
1 markWhich part of a synovial joint is responsible for secreting a fluid that acts as a lubricant to reduce friction between the bones?
Question 5
1 markWhich of the following correctly describes the location and characteristic of spongy bone and compact bone within a typical long bone?
Question 6
3 marksA deficiency in which specific vitamin can lead to inadequate calcium absorption in the gut, subsequently weakening the bones and increasing the risk of rickets?
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Question 7
6 marksExplain the primary physiological cause of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women and how reduced estrogen levels impact bone mineral density and osteoclast activity.
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Question 8
3 marksWhich component of a synovial joint is responsible for secreting synovial fluid and reducing friction between the moving bone ends?
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Question 9
4 marksExplain how a deficiency in calcium and vitamin D during early development affects the skeleton, and discuss how this relates to the later onset of osteoporosis in older adults.
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Question 10
6 marksCompare the range of movement permitted by the shoulder joint, the elbow joint, and a cartilaginous intervertebral joint. Relate the structural features of each joint type to the specific type of movement they allow or restrict.
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