Unit 1 test

Question 1

6 types of body tissues

Answer 1

1. skin
2. bone
3. cartilage
4. muscles
5. tendons
6. ligaments

Question 2

function of the skin

Answer 2

provides first line of defense against external forces and the environment

Question 3

3 layers of the skin

Answer 3

1. epidermis
2. dermis
3. hypodermis

Question 4

epidermis

Answer 4

the most superficial, thin layer of the skin

Question 5

dermis

Answer 5

connects epidermis, thicker layer

Question 6

hypodermis

Answer 6

-helps hold the skin to underlying bone and muscle tissue
-stores 50% of the body’s fat

Question 7

function of bone

Answer 7

protects vital organs and structures from trauma
-provides structure to support movement

Question 8

axial

Answer 8

bones of the spine, thorax, and skull

Question 9

appendicular

Answer 9

bones of the extremities

Question 10

5 types of bones

Answer 10

1. long bone
2. short bone
3. flat bone
4. sesamoid bone
5. irregular bone

Question 11

long bones

Answer 11

-contains epiphysis (growth plates)
-has a body longer than its width
-facilitates movement

Question 12

short bones

Answer 12

-as wide as they are long
-cubed-shape
-provide stability and some movement

Question 13

flat bone

Answer 13

-provide protection to vital organs
-provide a large surface area for the attachment of muscles

Question 14

irregular bones

Answer 14

-non-uniform complex shape
-vary in shape and structure

Question 15

sesamoid bones

Answer 15

-free floating bone embedded within a tendon
-help reinforce the role of the tendon

Question 16

3 functions of cartilage

Answer 16

1. joins structures
2. absorbs shock
3. permits smooth bone movement

Question 17

hyaline cartilage

Answer 17

-covers the ends of long bones
-reduces friction

Question 18

fibrous cartilage

Answer 18

-found between the inter-vertebral discs and pubic symphasis
-meniscus of the knee
-provides rigidity and absorbs shock

Question 19

structure of a tendon

Answer 19

-attaches a muscle to a bone

Question 20

function of a tendon

Answer 20

transmits the force that muscle exerts on a bone

Question 21

structure of a ligament

Answer 21

connects bone to bone

Question 22

3 functions of muscles

Answer 22

1. allows the body to move
2. helps maintain normal postural alignment
3. produces heat