Form To Function: Skeleton & Muscle

Question 1

What are 4 functions of the musculoskeletal system?

Answer 1

1. Support
2. Movement
3. Protection
4. Eating

Question 2

Indeterminant growth vs Determinant growth

Answer 2

Indeterminant growers grow when times are good (food is plentiful, easy thermoregulation). Continue growing regardless of age

Determinant growers have a fixed maximum size. Their growth levels off after they reach maturation

Question 3

How many front/back toes are on reptilia and amphibia?

Answer 3

Reptilia: 5 front and hind
Amphibia: 4 front, 5 hind

Question 4

Name the parts of pedicellate teeth

Answer 4

Pedicel (bottom)
Soft tissue (between crown and pedicel)
Crown (top of tooth, outside of gums)

Question 5

What are the two types of teeth found in amphibians?

Answer 5

Vomerine (center of palate)

Maxillary (outer edge)

Question 6

What is unique about amphibian skeletons? And how does the muscular system help support it?

Answer 6

Amphibian bones aren’t very ossified or fused. Making them fairly weak and non-supportive. Amphibians’ muscles around the girdles are more developed to help support joints and bones.