Give a dog a Bone
The musculoskeletal system is made up of the ___________ system and the __________ system
The muscular and the skeletal system
Name 2 functions of the human skeleton
Protect internal organs, support the body, allows for movement, provides structure for the body, stores calcium and phos, site for blood cell production
True or False: Smooth muscle in under involuntary control
True
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3, two hearts pump blood to the gills, while the third heart pumps it to the rest of the body
What is the diagnostic tool for measuring bone density?
Osteoporosis is most common in ___________
It's common in women after menopause.
What do ligaments do?
Binds bone to bone; connects bones together to stabilize joints.
On average, how many times does a person blink per minute?
On average, most people blink 15 to 20 times per minute. This helps your eyes stay healthy by keeping them oxygenated and moist, and clearing out debris.
What two minerals are stored in the bones?
Calcium and phosphorus
How many bones are in the human body?
206
Name one way eating disorders effect muscles.
malnutrition can cause muscle atrophy, weakens the heart muscle
How big was the world's largest snowflake?
The largest snowflake ever recorded was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It fell in Fort Keogh, Montana, USA, in January 1887.
What is Rickets?
Softening of the bones in childhood from a severe Vitamin D deficiency.
What is osteoporosis?
Bones become more porous and fragile, increasing risk for broken bones, bone is lost at a quicker rate that it can be replaced with new bone
Name two of the three types of muscles.
Skeletal muscle, smooth muscle and cardiac muscle.
How big is a blue whale's heart?
Weighing as much as 1,300 pounds (about the size of a small car),
True or False: Low estragon can speed up bone loss and decrease the risk of osteoporosis.
False, low estragon does speed up bone loss, however it Increases the risk of osteoporosis.
What can you do to promote stronger bones?
Recommended amount of calcium each day, recommended amount of calories and protein each day, avoid smoking, physical activity in moderation, vitamin D supplement if necessary
Name two functions of cartilage
cushions bones inside joints, protects bones from rubbing against each other, reduces friction, acts like a shock absorber.
A baby's body has about 300 bones at birth. These eventually fuse (grow together) to form the 206 bones that adults have.