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1
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State the three types of joint

A

Synovial, fibrous, cartilaginous

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2
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What range of movement do fibrous joints have?

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No movements

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3
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State the range of movement that cartilaginous allow

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Slight movement

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4
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Outline the range of movement that synovial joints offer

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Wide range

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5
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State the types of synovial joint

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Hinge
Pivot
Ball & socket
Gliding
Condyloid
Saddle

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6
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Outline the ranges of movement

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Flexion
Extension
Abduction
Adduction
Rotation
Gliding
Protraction
Retraction

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7
Q

State the three layers of the skin

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Subcutaneous
Dermis
Epidermis

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8
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State the types of bone

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Long
Short
Flat
Sesamoid
Irregular
Bird/Avian

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9
Q

Outline a specialised feature of avian bones

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Honeycomb structure to create a lighter skeleton

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10
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Why were avians specialised to have bones with a honeycomb structure?

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Having a lighter skeleton makes it easier for birds to fly

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11
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State the types of skeletal attachment

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Cartilage
Ligaments
Joints
Muscles
Tendons

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12
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What is the integumentary system comprised of?

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The skin and it’s appendages

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13
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Give 5 examples of the skin’s appendages

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Hair
Skin
Glands
Claws
Scales

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14
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Name the glands in the dermis layer

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Sebaceous gland (oil gland)
Eccrine gland (sweat gland)

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15
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Name 2 muscoskeletal disorders

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Hip dysplasia
Osteoarthritis

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16
Q

State the functions of the liver

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Produces bile (emulsify fats)
Stores bile, vitamins, glycogen & minerals
Removes toxins from blood

17
Q

Which minerals does the liver store?

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Copper & Iron

18
Q

State the functions of the pancreas

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Secretes insulin & glucagon
Controls blood glucose levels
5% of pancreas produces hormones
90% of pancreas produces enzymes
Islets of Langerhans produce hormones
Produces protease (trypsin), amylase & lipase

19
Q

Name the types of feathers

A

Wing, tail, contour, semi plume, down, filoplume, bristle

20
Q

What are feathers made of?

A

B keratin

21
Q

Where is b keratin found?

A

Birds and reptiles

22
Q

Name the purposes of feathers

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Insulate, waterproof, attract mate, warn predators, flight, colour, displays emotion, protection, air resistance, stealth, walking

23
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State the function of contour feathers

A

Waterproofs

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