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100
Name some functions of the human skeleton
- Protects internal organs and tissues
- Provides structure, support, and form for the body
- Allows for movement
- Stores calcium and phosphorus
- Produces blood cells
100
Around what age is 90% of our peak bone mass built?
18-20. An eating disorder that begins earlier in life can overlap with this critical development time for our bones, causing weakening and poor formation.
100
What are the different types of muscles the human body?
Bonus question for 200 points: Give one example of each type.
Skeletal muscle (biceps, hamstrings, quadriceps)
Smooth muscle (stomach, bladder, intestines, arteries)
Cardiac muscle (heart)
100
What is the name of the groundhog that they use for Groundhogs day?
a. Groundhog Gordon
b. Punxsutawney Phil
c. Jonathan the 18th
b. Punxsutawney Phil named after the town of Punxsutawney in Pennsylvania where the largest Groundhog Day festival is held every year.
100
Which of the follow is true about Legos?
a. Legos produce the most tires in the world
b. Lego minis have the largest population in the world
c. During the holiday season, approximately 28 Lego sets are sold each second.
d. Lego bricks have not changed since they were first released in 1956
c. All of the above are true
C. All of them are true
200
How many bones does the human body contain?
206
200
What is osteoporosis?
Bonus Question for 200 points: What demographic commonly develops this condition?
Literally translated "porous bone". Is a condition where the bone becomes more porous and fragile, greatly increasing the risk for fractures and breaks.
Bonus answer: Menopausal women
200
What are the 3 types of connective tissue in the musculoskeletal system?
Tendons
Ligaments
Cartilage
200
What movie has PG, PG13, R, and NC-17 versions?
a. The Polar Express
b. Deadpool 1
c. Ms. Doubtfire
d. Napoleon Dynamite
c. Ms. Doubtfire due to Robin Williams improvising so many of his lines.
200
What is the most profitable movie of all time?
Paranormal activity
(it cost $60,000 to make and $400,000 to market but made $89,000,000)
300
What 3 parts does a bone consist of?
Compact bone (outer portion)
Spongy bone (inner portion)
Marrow (center of the bone)
300
Other than an increase in fracutres and breaks, what might be some symptoms of osteoporosis?
Back pain due to collapsed vertebrae in the spine
Postural changes due to curvature of the spine
Height loss due to spinal column collapse
300
What is the difference between tendons, ligaments, and cartilage?
Ligaments connect bone to bone to stabilize joints.
Tendons connect muscle to bone to allow for movement.
Cartilage cushions bones inside of joints, reducing friction and acting as a shock absorber.
300
What is Chuck E. Cheese's middle name?
Entertainment
300
Which of the following animals has the fastest healing skin?
The Alaskan bull worm
The African spiny mouse
The spotted brown gecko
Hedgehogs
The African spiny mouse
(has some of the most fragile and thinnest skin, which allows it to escape prey if they are caught but it also can regenerate skin, hair follicles, sweat glands, and cartilage in a matter of days. A wound can shrink by approximately 65% in one day)
400
Aside from calcium and phosphorus, what major vitamin is essential for our bones?
(For 200 bonus points: Name at least 3 foods that contain this vitamin)
Vitamin D, which helps our bodies use the phosphorus and calcium that are being stored within the bones.
Foods high in vitamin D naturally:
Fish
Mushrooms
Egg yolks
Fortified foods that contain some vitamin D:
soy, almond, and oat milk
Cereals
Orange juice
Dairy products
400
What test is used to measure bone density and diagnose osteoporosis is present?
DEXA Scan (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) is used to measure the mineral content of certain bones, typically the hip, spine, or wrist.
400
What effect does eating disorder have on connective tissue?
They weaken and wear down, causing joint misalignment from ligament degredation as well as increased joint pain from cartilage degredation.
400
Which animal has the strongest punch relative to its size?
The Mantis Shrimp
They can punch at 50 mph – roughly the same acceleration as a 22-caliber bullet. This is why they are often not kept in aquariums because they could break the glass enclosure by punching it.
400
How many bones are babies born with?
a. 206 just like adults
b. Between 195-200 due to some vertebrae forming after birth
c. Between 275 to 300 bones. By the time they're adults they only have 206 since some bones fuse together as they grow.
d. 174 (206 bones minus 32 teeth)
c. Between 275 to 300 bones. By the time they're adults they only have 206 since some bones fuse together as they grow.
500
What is the process of bone being broken down and reformed called? About how long does it take for the entire skeleton to be broken down and replaced with new bone?
Remodeling.
Approximately every 10 years the entire skeleton has been remodeled or replaced with new bone.
500
True or False:
Eating disorder related bone loss is reversible.
True.
With weight restoration and proper nutrition through food and additional supplementation if needed can reverse a lot of the damage caused to bone density.
500
Why are soft tissue/connective tissue injuries worse than bone injuries?
Soft tissues and connective tissues are not very vascular, meaning they do not have much of a blood supply, which is crucial to the healing process. This is why sprains and strains can take a long time to heal vs bone injuries.
500
How fast can a giraffe run?
35 MPH
500
Where did the name "Bluetooth" come from?
a. It was named after King Harald "Bluetooth" Gormsson.
b. The inventor hated how silly the name "Google" sounded and so he thought of two words of actual things and came up with Bluetooth.
c. The inventor was inspired while tying a string around his daughter's loose tooth and nearby doorknob to create the short-range wireless technology, and later stated that his daughter's favorite color was blue.
a. It was named after King Harald “Bluetooth” Gormsson who was well known for two things: Uniting Denmark and Norway in 958 and his dead tooth, which was a dark blue/grey color, and earned him the nickname Bluetooth.
