Mod 11 Flashcards
(25 cards)
Axial skeleton
The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk.
appendicular skeleton
The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it.
Exoskelton
A body covering typically made of chitin, that provides support and protection.
symbiosis
A close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits.
what three things make up the human superstructure
skeleton muscles and skin
what are the two main differences between smooth muscles and skeletal muscles
Skeletal muscles are the big muscles that control the main functions the smooth muscles are the ones that control the finer movements
Where is the cardiac muscles found? voluntary or involuntary
Heart. involuntary
What is produced in red bone marrow
red bloodcells
What is keratinization. what is it used for
Process by which skin hardens and turns into hair and nails and outer layer of skin
What two principal substances make up bone? what qualities do they provide to the bone?
Cells and Bone matrix
what is the difference between compact and spongy bone tissue
the way the tissue is packed together. Compact is packed tightly and spongy is packed loosely
are bones alive
yes
difference between V and I is possible to be niether
one has a vertebrate one does not . NO
are your are part of the appendicular skeleton or the axial skeleton
APP
What is the difference between an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton? what do we call organisms with exoskeletons
Endoskeleton is the the sum total of the bones. Exoskeleton provides protection.
Order the following joints in terms of increasing range of motion.
Hinge saddle ball and socket
What purpose do ligaments serve in the joints? What about cartilage?
Holds them together. goes between bones and allows them to rub against each other without damage.
How do skeletal muscles attach to the skeleton.
They keep your skin moist. Cover it in a acid that kills bacteria.
Describe
one contracts and one relaxes
Are the muscles in your stomach smooth muscles or skeletal muscles.
Smooth
What do we call this?
phototropism
Functions of hair
keeps you warms provides sense of sense.
Why do skin cells constantly fall off your body?
because they are dead.
What do the sebaceous glands produce and what are the substance’s to main purposes?
oil. softens hair and skin. keeps skin moist.