Chapters 7 - 8

Question 1

D.I. 7.3

Role of urinary, respiratory, and skeletal systems in maintaining body’s pH

Answer 1

Hydrogen ions must be excreted through the urine because they are acidic. The bone releases calcium carbonate into the bloodstream, neutralizing acid in the blood

Question 2

D.I. 8.3

Name and describe three abnormal spinal curvatures

Answer 2

Scoliosis – curve to the side
Kyphosis – hunchback
Lordosis – swayback

Question 3

D.I. 9.1

Explain what happens to articulate cartilage during exercise and why a warm-up period is important

Answer 3

Synovial fluid is warmed by exercise and becomes thinner and more easily absorbed by the articulate cartilage. The cartilage swells and provides better cushioning against wear and tear.

Question 4

D.I. 9.3
Explain the problems that may occur with dislocation and why to be careful with patients who have a suspected dislocated shoulder

Answer 4

If a shoulder is dislocated it can get nerve damage, atrophy, or paralysis if it is untreated. Be gentle with unconscious people, not pulling on them.

Question 5

D.I. 7.2
Achondroplastic Dwarfism
Cause?

Answer 5

Long bones stop growing in childhood.

Because of a failure of cartilage growth from deficiency of growth hormone