Ch.2 Anatomy & Physiology (Organs & Body Systems)

Question 1

What is the Integumentary system?

Answer 1

Made up of the skin and various accessory organs

Question 2

What are the 5 accessory organs to the skin?

Answer 2

Sensory receptors
Nails
Hair
Oil glands & Sweat glands (or exocrine glands)

Question 3

What does integument mean?

Answer 3

Natural covering. Think of the skin as the protective overcoat against outside daily elements; germs, chemicals,sun.

Question 4

What is the SKELETAL SYSTEM?

Answer 4

Forms the physical foundation of the body

Question 5

How many bones in the adult skeleton?

Answer 5

206

Question 6

What connects bones together?

Answer 6

Ligaments

Question 7

What connects muscle to bone?

Answer 7

Tendons

Question 8

What is a joint?

Answer 8

Connection between two or more bones. There are two types of joints.

Question 9

What are the two types oh joints?

Answer 9

Movable: elbows , knees, hips

Immovable: pelvis,skull

Question 10

What is the primary function of the skeletal system?

Answer 10

•shape/support
•protect internal structure and organs
•attaches muscles & act as levers for movement
•help produce red/white blood cells (a bone marrow function)
•stores most calcium, phosphorus,magnesium,and sodium supply.

Question 11

Fun fact about joints?

Answer 11

There’s over 230 movable and semi movable joints in the body. Many people complain of joint pain when in reality it’s the tissue surrounding the joint.