Blood , muscles and bones Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the primary function of red blood cells?
To transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues.
True or False: White blood cells are responsible for fighting infections.
True
Fill in the blank: Blood is composed of plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and __________.
platelets
What is the role of platelets in the blood?
To help in blood clotting.
Which type of muscle is involuntary and found in the walls of internal organs?
Smooth muscle
Multiple choice: Which type of muscle is responsible for voluntary movements? A) Cardiac B) Smooth C) Skeletal
C) Skeletal
What is the main function of skeletal muscles?
To enable movement of the body.
True or False: Cardiac muscle is found only in the heart.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ system provides support and structure to the body.
skeletal
What are bones primarily made of?
Calcium phosphate and collagen.
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
C) Produce insulin
What is the term for the process of blood cell formation?
Hematopoiesis
True or False: Ligaments connect muscles to bones.
False
What connects bones to other bones?
Ligaments
Fill in the blank: The __________ is the largest bone in the human body.
femur
What is the flexible connective tissue found in joints called?
Cartilage
Multiple choice: Which type of joint allows for rotational movement? A) Hinge B) Ball-and-socket C) Pivot
B) Ball-and-socket
What is the main role of the circulatory system?
To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, and waste products throughout the body.
True or False: The heart is a muscle.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ carries oxygenated blood away from the heart.
arteries
What type of muscle contracts involuntarily and is striated?
Cardiac muscle
Multiple choice: Which type of blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart? A) Arteries B) Veins C) Capillaries
B) Veins
What is the smallest type of blood vessel where gas exchange occurs?
Capillaries
True or False: Muscles can only pull, they cannot push.
True