Support, Movement And The Integumentary System Flashcards
A tendon attaches what to what?
Bone to muscle
A ligament attaches what to what
Bone to bone
What tissue are tendons and ligaments made of
Connective tissue
Which large cell is responsible for the breakdown or absorption of new bone
Osteoclasts
What are bone forming cells
Osteoblasts
What is red bone marrow responsible for
The formation of red and white blood cells and platelets
What are the 4 primary functions in to the skeletal system
Involved in the production of blood cells
Provide protection to internal organs
Can store and release minerals
Provides support to the body and attachment for the muscles
The hip is an example of which type of joint
Ball and socket joint
The knee is an example of which type of joint
Hinge joint
the wrist is an example of what type of joint
Gliding joint
The type of muscle used for voluntary movements of the body and limbs is what
Skeletal
What are the functions of the skin
Temperature regulation
Protection (eg against bacteria and chemicals)
Sensory reception
How are scabs formed over the wounds
Through the process of blood clotting
The femur is an example of which type of bone
Long bone
Where is the simple squamous epithelium cell located
Air sacs of lungs and the lining of the heart, blood vessels, and lymphatic vessels
What is the function of the simple squamous epithelium
Allows materials to pass through by diffusion and filtration, and secretes lubricating substances
Where is the simple cuboidal epithelium located
In ducts and secretory portions of small glands and kidney tubules
What is the function is the simple cuboidal epithelium
Secretes and absorbs
Where is the simple columnar epithelium located
Ciliates tissues are in bronchi, uterine tubes, and uterus
What is the function of the simple columnar epithelium
Absorbs and secretes mucous and enzymes
Where is the pseudo stratified columnar epithelium located
Ciliated tissues line the trachea and much of the upper respiratory tract
What is the function of the pseudo stratified columnar epithelium
Secretes mucus
Ciliated tissue moves mucus
Where is the stratified squamous epithelium located
Lines the oesophagus, mouth and vagina
What is the function of the stratified squamous epithelium
Protects against abrasion
Where is the stratified cuboidal epithelium located
Sweat glands, salivary glands and the mammary glands
What is the function of the stratified cuboidal epithelium
Protective tissue
Where is the stratified columnar epithelium located
The male urethra and the ducts of some glands
What is the function of the stratified columnar epithelium
Secretes and protects
Where is the transitional epithelium located
Line the bladders urethra and the uterus
What is the function of the transitional epithelium
Allows the urinary organs to expand and stretch
What are the tissue types
Epithelial tissue
Connective tissue
Muscle tissue
Nervous tissue
What does the muscle tissue do
Movement
Vascular tissue with lots of blood supply
Cardiac, smooth, skeletal muscle
What does the nervous tissue do
Communication and sensory integration
What are tissues made up of
Similar cells that form a function
What do tissues group together to form
Organs
What dictates the tissues function
The type of cells tissues are made up of