A and P 1, Exam 1 | Latest Version | 2024/2025 | Already Passed
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A and P 1, Exam 1 | Latest Version |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
To provide support, protect vital organs, and facilitate movement through the attachment of
muscles.
How do the different types of joints in the human body affect movemen...
A and P 1, Exam 1 | Latest Version |
2024/2025 | Already Passed
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
✔✔ To provide support, protect vital organs, and facilitate movement through the attachment of
muscles.
How do the different types of joints in the human body affect movement?
✔✔ They vary in mobility, from immovable (e.g., sutures in the skull) to freely movable (e.g.,
ball-and-socket joints like the shoulder).
What role do osteoblasts and osteoclasts play in bone remodeling?
✔✔ Osteoblasts are responsible for bone formation, while osteoclasts are involved in bone
resorption and remodeling.
What are the main components of the integumentary system?
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,✔✔ The integumentary system includes the skin, hair, nails, and associated glands such as sweat
and sebaceous glands.
How does the structure of a neuron support its function in the nervous system?
✔✔ Neurons have specialized structures such as dendrites for receiving signals, an axon for
transmitting impulses, and synapses for communication with other cells.
What is the significance of the blood-brain barrier in the central nervous system?
✔✔ The blood-brain barrier regulates the passage of substances between the bloodstream and the
brain, protecting it from potentially harmful substances.
How do skeletal muscles contract at the molecular level?
✔✔ Muscle contraction occurs through the sliding filament model, where actin and myosin
filaments interact to shorten the muscle fiber.
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, What are the primary functions of the cardiovascular system?
✔✔ To transport nutrients, oxygen, hormones, and waste products throughout the body, and to
regulate body temperature and fluid balance.
What is the difference between the autonomic and somatic nervous systems?
✔✔ The autonomic nervous system controls involuntary functions like heart rate and digestion,
while the somatic nervous system controls voluntary movements.
How do the various types of epithelial tissues contribute to their specific functions?
✔✔ Epithelial tissues have different structures (e.g., simple or stratified) that suit their roles in
protection, absorption, secretion, and filtration.
anatomy ✔✔the study of form and structure
physiology ✔✔the study of body functions
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