What are the functions of the skeletal system?
(5 total, name 3)
Provides shape and support
Enables Movement
Protects internal organs
Produces Blood Cells
Stores Minerals like calcium and phosphorous
What is the main function of the Muscular System?
It helps your body MOVE!
MOVEMENT
What is the main organ of the integumentary system?
Skin!
_______ is molecules moving from high concentration to low concentration
Diffusion
When plant cells are filled with water, they are said to have _________ Pressure
Turgor
What connects bone to bone?
Ligaments
Tendons connect ________ to ___________
Muscle to Bone
Bone to Muscle
What are the 3 layers of skin from top to bottom?
Epidermis
Dermis
Hypodermis
Osmosis
Why do plants like to experience turgor pressure?
As cells fill with water, the pressure exerted helps the plant stand tall and rigid. Without this turgor pressure, plants appear wilted and droopy
What is the function of Bone marrow?
Produce Red Blood Cells
This is a skeletal muscle. Are skeletal muscles Voluntary or Involuntary?
Voluntary
Name 2 functions of the Integumentary System
Sensory Reception, Protects internal structures from the external environment, Skin is Water-Resistant, Temperature regulation, makes vitamin D
If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution (ex. Corn syrup) will the cell gain water, lose water, or stay the same?
Lose water
An indoor plant growing towards a window is an example of?
Phototropism
Cartilage can be found in your ears, nose, and many joints. What function does cartilage have in our joints?
It cushions the bones
This is smooth muscle. Smooth muscle is found where?
Lining some of our internal organs (Stomach, Intestines)
How does the skin regulate our temperature?
Sweating, contraction or expansion of blood vessels
Isotonic means?
both sides of the membrane have equal concentrations of water
Hydrotropism
A plant's growth towards water
Brittle
Can be referred to as "Osteoporosis"
What type of muscle is found in the heart?
Cardiac Muscle
Which is NOT part of the integumentary System?
Skin
Nails
Eyes
Hair
Eyes
How does water get absorbed by plant roots?
The plant roots have a lower concentration of water than the soil, so water enters into the plant cells located in the roots.
Why would plants on the ISS grow irregular roots?
Lack of Gravity (no gravitropism)