Bones and Muscles, Health and Nutrition

Test Paper

Health and Nutrition & Bones and Muscles

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (10 marks)

1. Which nutrient is essential for muscle growth?
   a) Carbohydrates
   b) Fats
   c) Proteins
   d) Vitamins
2. What is the primary function of roughage in our diet?
   a) Provide energy
   b) Aid in digestion
   c) Build muscles
   d) Store vitamins
3. Which type of joint is found in the shoulder?
   a) Hinge
   b) Ball and socket
   c) Pivot
   d) Gliding
4. What is the main function of ligaments?
   a) Connect muscles to bones
   b) Connect bones to bones
   c) Protect internal organs
   d) Produce blood cells
5. Which vitamin is crucial for bone health?
   a) Vitamin A
   b) Vitamin C
   c) Vitamin D
   d) Vitamin K
6. Which disease is caused by a deficiency of vitamin C?
   a) Rickets
   b) Scurvy
   c) Beriberi
   d) Pellagra
7. Which type of muscle is found in the heart?
   a) Skeletal muscle
   b) Smooth muscle
   c) Cardiac muscle
   d) Voluntary muscle
8. What is the function of tendons?
   a) Connect bones to bones
   b) Connect muscles to bones
   c) Protect internal organs
   d) Produce synovial fluid
9. Which of the following is a communicable disease?
   a) Diabetes
   b) Hypertension
   c) Tuberculosis
   d) Scurvy
10. Which mineral is important for healthy teeth and bones?
    a) Iron
    b) Calcium
    c) Potassium
    d) Sodium

Section B: Fill in the Blanks (10 marks)

1. _______ is the process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable nutrients.
2. The skeleton is made up of _____ bones in an adult human body.
3. Vitamin D is essential for the absorption of ______ in the body.
4. The longest bone in the human body is the ______.
5. Proteins are made up of smaller units called ______.
6. Red blood cells are produced in the ______.
7. The ______ system is responsible for removing waste from the body.
8. A joint that allows movement in all directions is called a ______ joint.
9. ______ is a deficiency disease caused by lack of vitamin A.
10. Muscles are attached to bones by ______.

Section C: Short Answer Questions (10 marks)

1. Explain the role of carbohydrates in our diet.
2. Describe the function of the skeletal system.
3. Discuss the differences between communicable and non-communicable diseases, and give examples.
4. Differentiate between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
5. What is a balanced diet and why is it important?
6. How do ligaments and tendons contribute to movement?
7. What are deficiency diseases? Provide two examples.
8. What is osteoporosis and how can it be prevented?
9. Describe the different types of joints in the human body.
10. How many bones are there in the human skull, and what are their primary functions?