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Flashcards in Chaptet 7.2 Deck (14)
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1
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Why is it not possible for insects to grow as large as cars?

A
  • Can’t shed exoseketon to grow larger
  • Can’t suply oxygen to all parts of the body
  • Wouldn’t be able to support mass of large insect
2
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Where do we get our source of mtter and energy?

A

Food

3
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Ligaments

A

Flexible cords of connecting tissue, attach bone to bone

4
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Tendons

A

Flexible cords of connective tissue, attach muscle to bone

5
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Skeletal muscle

A

Muscles for movement

6
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Smooth Muscle

A

The muscles of the esophagus, intestines, that move without you having to consciously do it

7
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Cardiac Muscle

A

The muscle of the heart, always contracting

8
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Describe the role of the protiens atin and myosin in the movement of muscles.

A

They cause the muscles to shorten

9
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Hydrostatic Skeleton

A

Fluid in the skeleton

10
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Endoskeleton

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Inside skeleton

11
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Exoskeleton

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Outside skeleton

12
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What are the functions of the skeletal system?

A

Provide support, protect and cause movement

13
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What are the functions of the muscular system?

A

Provide movement

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