Working Together
What system works with the skeletal system to allow body movement?
Muscular System
What part of the skeleton is along the axis of the body?
Axial Skeleton
What bone protects the brain?
Skull
How many bones are in an adult human body?
206
What should your voice level be during a test?
Zero or Silent
Without these, we would not be able to bend to move.
What part of the skeleton has over half of the body's bones?
Hands and Feet
What protects the heart, lungs, and liver?
The Thoracic (rib) Cage
What are the main differences between the female and male skeleton?
The female pelvis is wider, flatter, and more circular. The female skeleton is smaller.
Is it ok to open your computer for anything during the test?
No - you may not use the computer for anything during the test.
What do tendons attach?
Bone to Muscle
What part of the bones produces red blood cells?
Bone Marrow
What type of skeleton do we (humans) have?
Endoskeleton
In what age range (young children, teens, adults, elderly) is osteoporosis usually found?
Elderly
What can you do if you don't know an answer?
Use your paper notes or anything in your notebook.
Which part of the bones is less dense and porous?
Spongy Bone
What type of skeleton do most insects have?
Exoskeleton
What would happen if we had no skeleton?
With no skeleton the body would have no shape or protection for vital organs. The body would not be able to move.
What do you do if you need to use the bathroom?
Fill out your planner and bring it to the teacher for them to sign it.
Explain how the muscular system and skeletal system work together for movement.
Muscles are attached to bones with tendons and ligaments.
When the muscle is contracted the skeletal system can move.
How many bones are in the axial skeleton?
80
Explain the pros and cons to the endoskeleton and exoskeleton.
Pro of the endoskeleton is it can support extra weight, Exoskeleton can not.
An exoskeleton has to molt as the organism grows. The endoskeleton can grow with the organism.
Bones are able to store, absorb, and release minerals in the body. This helps produce homeostasis. What is homeostasis?
To Maintain a Stable Environment
Explain what happens if a sub report is good vs if a sub report is bad.
A good sub reports mean that we have a reward during the next class period. So the next science class we will have something good happen. It could be anything the teacher chooses.
A bad sub report (especially names recorded) means that there will be a consequence. It could be a phone call home, a lunch detention, a referral, or other not so fun thing.