9. Which of the following
statements is true of a
tendon?
a. joins two bones over a
ball-and-socket joint
b. connects muscles to
bones
c. can be either fast-twitch
or slow-twitch type
d. is found between fibrous
and cartilaginous joints
10. Which muscle is an
example of an involuntary
muscle?
a. tongue
b. thigh
c. heart
d. bicep
11. The integumentary system
includes hair, fingernails,
and
a. skin.
b. tendons.
c. myosin.
d. marrow.
12. Which statement best
describes the subcutaneous
fat layer of your skin?
a. made up of mostly dead
cells, flaking away
b. is the outermost layer;
contains many pores
c. cushions large blood
vessels and neurons
d. contains cells that make
elastin and collagen
13. Which of the following
items is a pigment that
absorbs harmful ultraviolet
sunlight?
a. collagen
b. myosin
c. melanin
d. keratin
14. Sweat glands found in the
skin help maintain
homeostasis by
a. controlling body
temperature.
b. producing protective
proteins.
c. secreting antibacterial
fluids.
d. waterproofing the outer
skin.
15. Which set of characteristics
best describes the dermis?
a. contains glands that
produce oils or sweat
b. produces protective
melanin and keratin
c. insulates the muscles and
internal organs
d. consists of layered,
tough, waterproof protein
