Bio 2 Flashcards
What is an example of a fixed joint?
Skull joint
Fixed joints are immovable and are connected by fibrous tissue.
What is an example of a fixed joint?
Skull joint
Fixed joints are immovable and are connected by fibrous tissue.
What is the main reason for temperature variation in deserts?
Absence of clouds
This leads to high daytime temperatures and rapid cooling at night.
What is the main reason for temperature variation in deserts?
Absence of clouds
This leads to high daytime temperatures and rapid cooling at night.
Why do desert plants have spiny leaves?
To reduce water loss
Spiny leaves minimize water evaporation in arid conditions.
Why do desert plants have spiny leaves?
To reduce water loss
Spiny leaves minimize water evaporation in arid conditions.
What allows us to bend body parts such as the elbow and knee?
Presence of different types of joints
Joints like hinge joints facilitate movement between bones.
What allows us to bend body parts such as the elbow and knee?
Presence of different types of joints
Joints like hinge joints facilitate movement between bones.
Why are earthworms known as ‘farmer’s friends’?
They make soil more useful for plants
Earthworms improve soil quality by digesting organic material.
Why are earthworms known as ‘farmer’s friends’?
They make soil more useful for plants
Earthworms improve soil quality by digesting organic material.
Identify the odd one out: Bone, Muscle, Ligament, Liver.
Liver
Bone, muscle, and ligament are part of the musculoskeletal system, while the liver is part of the digestive system.
Identify the odd one out: Bone, Muscle, Ligament, Liver.
Liver
Bone, muscle, and ligament are part of the musculoskeletal system, while the liver is part of the digestive system.
Identify the odd one out: Hinge joint, Ball joint, Fixed joint, Pivotal joint.
Fixed joint
Hinge, ball, and pivotal joints are movable, while fixed joints are immovable.
Identify the odd one out: Hinge joint, Ball joint, Fixed joint, Pivotal joint.
Fixed joint
Hinge, ball, and pivotal joints are movable, while fixed joints are immovable.
Identify the odd one out: Ankle joint, Knee joint, Elbow joint, Shoulder joint.
Shoulder joint
Ankle, knee, and elbow joints are hinge joints, while the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint.
Identify the odd one out: Ankle joint, Knee joint, Elbow joint, Shoulder joint.
Shoulder joint
Ankle, knee, and elbow joints are hinge joints, while the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint.
What is an example of a fixed joint?
Skull joint
Fixed joints are immovable and are connected by fibrous tissue.
What is the main reason for temperature variation in deserts?
Absence of clouds
This leads to high daytime temperatures and rapid cooling at night.
Why do desert plants have spiny leaves?
To reduce water loss
Spiny leaves minimize water evaporation in arid conditions.
What allows us to bend body parts such as the elbow and knee?
Presence of different types of joints
Joints like hinge joints facilitate movement between bones.
Why are earthworms known as ‘farmer’s friends’?
They make soil more useful for plants
Earthworms improve soil quality by digesting organic material.
Identify the odd one out: Bone, Muscle, Ligament, Liver.
Liver
Bone, muscle, and ligament are part of the musculoskeletal system, while the liver is part of the digestive system.
Identify the odd one out: Hinge joint, Ball joint, Fixed joint, Pivotal joint.
Fixed joint
Hinge, ball, and pivotal joints are movable, while fixed joints are immovable.
Identify the odd one out: Ankle joint, Knee joint, Elbow joint, Shoulder joint.
Shoulder joint
Ankle, knee, and elbow joints are hinge joints, while the shoulder joint is a ball-and-socket joint.
