Blood , muscles and bones Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

A

To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues.

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2
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True or False: White blood cells are responsible for fighting infections.

A

True

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3
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Fill in the blank: Blood is composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and __________.

A

platelets

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4
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What is the role of platelets in the blood?

A

To help in blood clotting.

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5
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Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?

A

Smooth muscle

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6
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Multiple choice: Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements? A) Cardiac B) Smooth C) Skeletal

A

C) Skeletal

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7
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What is the main function of skeletal muscles?

A

To enable movement of the body.

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8
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True or False: Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart.

A

True

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9
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Fill in the blank: The __________ system provides support and structure to the body.

A

skeletal

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10
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What are bones primarily made of?

A

Calcium phosphate and collagen.

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11
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Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of bones? A) Protect organs B) Store minerals C) Produce insulin D) Support the body

A

C) Produce insulin

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12
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What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?

A

Hematopoiesis

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13
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True or False: Ligaments connect muscles to bones.

A

False

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14
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What connects bones to other bones?

A

Ligaments

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15
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest bone in the human body.

A

femur

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16
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What is the flexible connective tissue found in joints called?

17
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Multiple choice: Which type of joint allows for rotational movement? A) Hinge B) Ball-and-socket C) Pivot

A

B) Ball-and-socket

18
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What is the main role of the circulatory system?

A

To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.

19
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True or False: The heart is a muscle.

20
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.

21
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What type of muscle contracts involuntarily and is striated?

A

Cardiac muscle

22
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Multiple choice: Which type of blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart? A) Arteries B) Veins C) Capillaries

23
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What is the smallest type of blood vessel where gas exchange occurs?

24
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True or False: Muscles can only pull, they cannot push.

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Fill in the blank: The __________ system works closely with the muscular system to facilitate movement.
skeletal
26
What is the primary role of tendons?
To connect muscles to bones.
27
Multiple choice: Which blood component helps with immune response? A) Red blood cells B) White blood cells C) Plasma
B) White blood cells