Science - Structure And Supprt

Question 1

Muscle

Answer 1

Strong body tissue that can contract in an orderly way.

Question 2

Joint

Answer 2

Where two or more bones meet.

Question 3

Ligaments

Answer 3

The tissue that connects bones to other bones.

Question 4

Hydrostatic skeleton

Answer 4

A fluid filled internal cavity, surrounded by muscle tissue.

Question 5

Exoskeleton

Answer 5

A thick, hard outer covering; protects and supports an animal’s body.

Question 6

Skeletal muscles

Answer 6

The muscles that are attached to bones.

Question 7

Voluntary Muscles

Answer 7

Muscles that you consciously control.

Question 8

Cardiac muscles

Answer 8

Muscles found only in the heart.

Question 9

Involuntary muscles

Answer 9

Muscles you cannot consciously control.

Question 10

Smooth muscle

Answer 10

Involuntary muscle names for its smooth appearance

Question 11

What are the three types of joints?

Answer 11

There are 3 types of joint in the human body:

• Ball and socket; for example your hip and shoulder.
• Hinge; for example your fingers, knees and elbows.
• Pivot; for example; your neck, and lower arm below the elbow.

Question 12

What are the three type of muscles

Answer 12

Smooth, skeletal, and cardiac

Question 13

What are roots

Answer 13

These keep the plant in place, act as an anchor, and provide support to allow it to grow.

Question 14

Stem

Answer 14

This is equivalent to the skeleton of the plant as it holds it upright and gives it support.

Question 15

What are the two types of stems?

Answer 15

herbaceous or woody. Herbaceous stems are usually soft and green. Woody stems are stiff and typically not green.