M9 Animal Anatomy & Physiology I Flashcards
An integrated group of similar cells that perform a common function
Tissues
Entire group of tissues concerned with the linings and coverings of the body
Epithelial tissue
Professor Geller’s animal physiology class was tackling the fundamental tissues of animals. In their discussion the primary functions of epithelial tissues were listed. Which of the ff is NOT one of them?
A. Absroption of nutrients
B. Protection from the environment
C. Secretion of oils and other metabolites
D. Regulate and control bodily functions
D. Regulating and controlling of the bodily functions
Choice D. Is a function of nervous tissues rather than epithelial tissues.
Group of bodily tissues which may either be dense or loose.
A. Connective tissue
B. Epithelial tissue
C. Muscular tissue
D. Nervous tissue
A. Connective tissue
This connects the bone to another bone.
Ligament
This muscular tissue pump blood all throughout the body via cardiovascular system.
Cardiac Muscle Tissue
The group of tissues that makes up the nervous system.
Nervous tissues
Generally protects the body from external harm.
Integumentary system
Largest organ which covers the human body.
Skin
What is the basic unit of contraction?
Sarcomere
The largest muscle in the human body.
Gluteus Maximus (Glutes/Butt muscle)
Longest and strongest bone
Femur
Weakest and softest bone
Clavicle
True or False?
Herbivores have longer small intestine than carnivores and omnivores?
True
Which of the following is an example of a hydrostatic skeleton?
A. Squid tentacles
B. Tongue of a snake
C. Trunk of an elephant
D. Ostrich legs
A. Squid tentacles
Hydrostatic skeleton is associated with invertebrate animals.
