Mod 11 Flashcards

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Axial skeleton

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The portion of the skeleton that supports and protects the head, neck, and trunk.

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appendicular skeleton

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The portion of the skeleton that attaches to the axial skeleton and has the limbs attached to it.

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Exoskelton

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A body covering typically made of chitin, that provides support and protection.

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symbiosis

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A close relationship between two or more species where at least one benefits.

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5
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what three things make up the human superstructure

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skeleton muscles and skin

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what are the two main differences between smooth muscles and skeletal muscles

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Skeletal muscles are the big muscles that control the main functions the smooth muscles are the ones that control the finer movements

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7
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Where is the cardiac muscles found? voluntary or involuntary

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Heart. involuntary

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What is produced in red bone marrow

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red bloodcells

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What is keratinization. what is it used for

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Process by which skin hardens and turns into hair and nails and outer layer of skin

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What two principal substances make up bone? what qualities do they provide to the bone?

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Cells and Bone matrix

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what is the difference between compact and spongy bone tissue

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the way the tissue is packed together. Compact is packed tightly and spongy is packed loosely

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12
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are bones alive

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yes

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13
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difference between V and I is possible to be niether

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one has a vertebrate one does not . NO

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14
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are your are part of the appendicular skeleton or the axial skeleton

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APP

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15
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What is the difference between an endoskeleton and an exoskeleton? what do we call organisms with exoskeletons

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Endoskeleton is the the sum total of the bones. Exoskeleton provides protection.

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16
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Order the following joints in terms of increasing range of motion.

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Hinge saddle ball and socket

17
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What purpose do ligaments serve in the joints? What about cartilage?

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Holds them together. goes between bones and allows them to rub against each other without damage.

18
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How do skeletal muscles attach to the skeleton.

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They keep your skin moist. Cover it in a acid that kills bacteria.

19
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Describe

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one contracts and one relaxes

20
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Are the muscles in your stomach smooth muscles or skeletal muscles.

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Smooth

21
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What do we call this?

A

phototropism

22
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Functions of hair

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keeps you warms provides sense of sense.

23
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Why do skin cells constantly fall off your body?

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because they are dead.

24
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What do the sebaceous glands produce and what are the substance’s to main purposes?

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oil. softens hair and skin. keeps skin moist.

25
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For the following animals, classify each an each animal as a bird reptile or amphibian.

Animal with hair.

An animal that breathes though its skin.

An animal with scales.

An animal with feathers.

A

Mammal

Amphibian

Reptile

Bird