Skeletal System
What is the primary function of the skeletal system?
Support and protection
What is the role of the muscular system?
Strength and movement
Explain the difference between voluntary and involuntary muscles.
Voluntary muscles are controlled by conscious thought, while involuntary muscles work automatically without your thinking about them.
Which is NOT one example of a living organism that you viewed under the microscope?
Nylon Fibers
Which part of the skeletal system protects the brain?
Skull
What type of muscle is found in the heart?
Cardiac
Compare skeletal muscle and smooth muscle.
Skeletal muscles are voluntary and help you move, while smooth muscles are involuntary and found in organs like the stomach.
Why do babies have more bones than adult humans?
The bones fuse together as we grow
How many bones are in the adult human skeleton?
206
Which type of muscle is under voluntary control?
Skeletal
Which of the following is NOT a major function of the skeletal system?
Digesting food
Which statements are evidence that living things are made of cells? SELECT TWO
What is the function of ligaments?
Connects bones to other bones
What is the term for the place where two bones meet?
joint
How do the skeletal system and muscular system work together to help you move?
Muscles contract and pull on bones to create movement
What are the three major types of muscles in the body?
Smooth muscle, cardiac muscle, and skeletal muscle
What is the role of cartilage in the skeletal system?
Provides flexibility and cushioning
What connects muscles to bones?
tendons
What is the primary muscle used in breathing?
Diaphragm
What is the proper way to hold a microscope?
Use one hand to hold the arm and the other to hold the base.