support and movement Flashcards
Are hollow or solid tubes more structurally sound?
hollow
What structures are involved in basic stem morphology?
epidermis, vascular bundle, pith, cortex
What tissue is the pith made of?
parenchyma
What are the cell walls of the pith like?
thin
What tissue is the cortex made of?
collenchyma
What are the walls of the cortex like?
primary wall with some thickening in the corners
What is the vascular bundle surrounded by?
sclerenchyma
What wall surrounds the vascular bundle?
thick secondary cell wall
What is the purpose of the primary root (tap root)?
anchorage and stability
What is the purpose of the lateral roots?
absorption of water and dissolved minerals
What is the hydrostatic skeleton?
capsule of fluid surrounded by two layers of muscle
What are the two layers of muscle in the hydrostatic skeleton?
circular and longitudinal
What do the circular muscles do when they contract?
elongate and narrow the body
What do the longitudinal muscles do when they contract?
shorten and thicken the body
What is an exoskeleton do?
hard outer surface is for protection of the soft tissues
What are some features of the exoskeleton?
strong and light, mineralisation, thin and flexible at joints
What are limitations of the exoskeleton?
can be crushed, does not grow in line with the body
What are the two types of endoskeleton?
cartilaginous and bony
What does the bony endoskeleton do?
support the weight of large animals on land - rigid support against gravity
What are osteons?
cylindrical vascular tubes formed by osteoclast rich tissues
What are the functions of the skeletal system?
provides support, determines the shape of the body, protection of vital organs
What is the skeletal system a mineral store for?
calcium and phosphates
What bone marrow does the skeletal system contain?
red bone marrow
What is the function of short bones?
support and stability - limited movement