Systems: Physio

Question 1

Skeletal system includes

Answer 1

Bones, ligaments, capsule, cartilage, bursa, meniscus

Question 2

Function of skeletal system in terms of aim

Answer 2

To allow movement by connecting bones to bones via ligaments

Question 3

Function of nervous system

Answer 3

To send and receive messages from stimuli and initiate response

Question 4

Structure of nervous system

Answer 4

-CNS
-PNS
-Afferent
-efferent

Question 5

Afferent meaning

Answer 5

Body(stimuli) to brain via sensory neurons

Question 6

Efferent meaning

Answer 6

Brain to body (response) via motor neurons

Question 7

Difference between CNS and PNS

Answer 7

CNS= brain and spinal cord

PNS= nerves in limbs

Question 8

Muscular system structure

Answer 8

Skeletal muscles that are
- striated (stripy): contract for movement to occur

• voluntary: can be controlled

Question 9

Muscular system function

Answer 9

• pull on bones to produce movement

Question 10

Skeletal structure, types of bones

Answer 10

Long: longer than they are wide
Short: similar width and length
Flat: wider than they are long
Irregular: no set shape
Sesamoid: found within tendons

Question 11

Function skeletal system

Answer 11

Protection
Movement
Production RBC
Boundary
Mineral storage