L9: SKELETON MUCSLE AND MOVEMENT Flashcards

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1
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Whats another name for the rare brittle bone disorder?

A

osteogenesis imperfecta

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2
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What is osteogenesis imperfecta?

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-a genetic condition in which the gene for type 1 collagen is broken
-results in the glue of your bones not working

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3
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What are some of the challenges faced by a human that are not faced by an Ameoba?

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  • after reproduction, multicellular organisms must undergo development
  • multicellular organisms must have ways of transporting materials to other cells
  • cells must communicate and coordinate ac
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Are cells in a multicellular organism specialized?

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yes cells are specialized to only form a few functions

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5
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T/F: Specialized cells can survive as individuals

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False, they cannot survive as individuals

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6
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4 Basic Cell Types in Animals

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  1. Epithelial cells
  2. Connective cells
  3. Muscle cells
  4. Nerve cells
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Epithelial cells ….

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form the surface of animals and line their body cavities

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Connective cells

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produce the matrix that connects and supports other cells

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9
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Muscle cells….

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contract to give animals the ability to move

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10
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Nerve cells…

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transmit nerve signals throughout the body

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11
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What is the main support system found in animals?

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Skeleton

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12
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What is an Exoskeletons?

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the skeleton is found on the outside of the body

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13
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What does a skeleton for the human?

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  • supports our body and gives it shape
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14
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What is the major component of the skeleton?

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Bone tissue

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15
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What is bone tissue?

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connective cells surrounded by a calcium and collagen matrix

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16
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What’s the function of calcium minerals?

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provides rigidity and strength

17
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Function of Collagen….

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  • a protein
  • provides resistance to tension
18
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Connective cells found in bones are called…

A

osteocytes

19
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Function of marrow….

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-source of blood cells and other important cells

20
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T/F: Bones remodel over time

A

true

21
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What part of an adult diet is essential for remodelling?

A

calcium

22
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A high calcium diet allows bones to change in ——- in response to:

A
  • change in thickness
    -exercise
    -hormones
23
Q

What is cartilage?

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-cells that produce collagen
- supports and supplements bone

24
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What are ligaments?

A

flexible sheet of tissue
join bone to bone

25
Q

What part of the human body use hydrostatic skeletons?

A

-our tongue

26
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Hydrostatic skeletons….

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use fluid pressure to become ridgid

27
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What parts of the skeleton allow us to move?

A

joints allow the animal skeletons to bend

28
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What are joints?

A

breaks in the skeletal system

29
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If our skeleton had no joints what would happen?

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skeletons without joints would severely limit movement

30
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Tendons

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connect bone to muscle

31
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Ligaments

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connect bone to bone

32
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Cartilage Disk are …

A

cushions impacts

33
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Synovial sacs:

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contains fluid to lubricate joint